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Bummer: Getting a Dental Insurance Quote
I try not to react emotionally when I get quotes for any type of health-related insurance for my family–but it is hard not to. With four small children, my husband and I decided recently that it would be a good … Continue reading
Mobile Phone Coverage In Europe: A Few Answers
My family vacation this year is to Europe (in fact, our three-week trip is one explanation for why the posts on 200kfreelancer might be a little thin for a while). The lands of castles and scones, kilts and chocolate (we’re … Continue reading
Key Health Insurance Questions Remain Unanswered For Self-Employed
Over the next few days, we’ll hear from many healthcare experts about what the Supreme Court’s decision about Obamacare means. I’m wondering how it will affect self-employed people. Presumably if citizens are required to buy healthcare or face a penalty, … Continue reading
Fast-Track Your Work-At-Home Business
Poornima Vijayashanker went from being an early employee of Mint.com to founding Bizeebee, a business which advises folks like yoga studio owners on how to grow their businesses. The 29-year-old engineer–who enjoys yoga in her spare time–has expanded the six-person … Continue reading
Growing Your Business, Making the Break, The Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Your Back Office
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A High-Powered Attorney’s Guide to Building a Lucrative Freelance Business
Even if it’s passion for your craft that propels you forward day after day as a freelancer, it’s important to recognize that beyond being a talented writer, web designer or architect, you’re business owner, too. While you may not enjoy … Continue reading
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The Mistake Freelancers Discover–After It’s Too Late
As a long-time freelancer, I have a pretty good handle on the mistakes that tend to bedevil independent scribes. Taking too many refrigerator breaks. Procrastinating by vacuuming the living room rug, doing the laundry, or polishing your son’s dress shoes … Continue reading
Growing Your Business, Making the Break, The Lifestyle, Uncategorized, Your Back Office
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3 Easy Time Savers for Freelancers
One simple way to enjoy life as a freelancer more is to plan your time in a way that works for you–instead of letting your schedule “happen” to you. If you want to have afternoons off to go for a … Continue reading
An Easy Way to Go Paperless
We all know that using less office paper is good for the earth, but if you’ve tried eliminating it altogether, you know that it’s not as simple to do as it sounds. One challenge for me has been signing contracts. … Continue reading
Four Winning Tax Tips For Freelancers
As painful as taxes are for most people, they are worse for freelancers. Let’s be right up front about that. Not only is the record-keeping worse, but as a self-employed person you are responsible for paying the employer and employee … Continue reading