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January 9, 2019
My Six Freelance Resolutions for 2019
One thing I haven’t missed since exiting the corporate world for a full-time freelance career four years ago is the annual review process. In retrospect, the process did have some redeeming qualities, including the opportunity to sit down with my boss and set concrete goals for the year to come. The start of a new[…]
December 17, 2018
Outsourcing tasks as a freelancer
The good news? Your freelance business is booming, and you’re swimming in clients and projects. The bad news? You’re struggling to get it all done on your own, and you may be edging toward freelance burnout. In order to continue building your business sustainably, you may need to start outsourcing tasks. But that doesn’t mean[…]
December 17, 2018
How to earn more money freelancing
As an experienced freelancer, you know the ins and outs of your business like the back of your hand. You’ve already tackled the scary stuff, like the leap into full-time freelancing and the learning the basics of taxes for the self-employed. But if you’re ready to earn more money freelancing, there are a few key[…]
December 10, 2018
The State of Self-Employment in 2019
As the number of self-employed workers continues to grow—a new report pegs the total number at 57 million–freelance workers are becoming an increasingly integral part of the broader U.S. economy. Self-employed workers and side-hustlers can find work more easily than ever before, thanks to technological advances and a growing acceptance of remote and contract workers[…]
December 5, 2018
For the self-employed in California, tax day can be just another day
California, here we come. The Golden State represents a major milestone for the bSolo team. As of today, we have the potential to make the lives of 4 to 5 million freelancers and self-employed folks a little easier with our quarterly tax assistant. In addition, the quirkiness of California’s tax rules required our team to[…]
December 4, 2018
Evaluating Freelance Services: How Kerri Konik Adapts to Client Needs
There comes a time in every freelancer’s career when they need to re-evaluate their services and offerings. Markets change, customer demands shift and the value you bring to the table evolves. Whether you’re seeking to grow your revenue or recapture your passion with a pivot, there are several points in a business’s growth cycle when[…]
December 4, 2018
A Freelancer’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
It may be the most wonderful time of year, but for a freelancer like me, the holidays season can also be one of the most stressful. My flexible schedule means that more of the family tasks–attending the kids’ school holiday parties, making sure we’ve purchased gifts for everyone on our list, baking for various potlucks–fall[…]
November 21, 2018
5 Freelance Networking Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Networking is essential for freelancers to grow and sustain their business. Establishing the right relationship can lead to a myriad of opportunities, but there’s a fine line between making valuable connections and coming across as a spammer, or insincere. Here are five networking mistakes you should avoid both online and in person. Don’t be too[…]
November 20, 2018
The Six-Step Beginner’s Guide to Paying Quarterly Estimated Taxes
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the other side. You’re your own boss now and you get to call the shots. But you also have to do the other “jobs of the job” that keep your business running, like doing taxes, managing your books, marketing, finding clients, etc. You may find that the time to live[…]
November 20, 2018
5 Misconceptions That Freelancers Have About Quarterly Taxes
Successful freelancers know that they need to play many roles to keep the business running smoothly. One day you’re pitching your services to a prospective client, the next you’re working on a marketing plan to build your brand, all while also completing projects on a regular basis. One role you may not relish as much:[…]