I’ve been a freelance writer for a few years, and during this time, I’ve dealt with different types of clients. The typical client is appreciative and respects the fact that I do have a personal life. However, I’ve also ran into a few characters who thought my life and business revolved around their project.
Being a [...]

It’s that time of year again. Many people who run a home-based business pay quarterly income taxes. This way, it isn’t a huge burden come April 15th. Whether you choose to pay income taxes throughout the year, or you wait until the last minute (like me), here are a few home-based business tax tips to [...]

Last week, the Contract Worker explored the dark side of accepting credit card payments with PayPal. Although there are various ways to receive payment for services rendered, most clients prefer to submit PayPal payments. This way, they don’t have to worry about postage or cutting checks. Freelancers also prefer this method because it’s quick. [...]