In a perfect world, no freelancer would have to deal with slow periods. Rather, they would maintain a steady flow of regular customers who 1.) always pay on time, 2.) respect their personal life, and 3.) offer generous compensation.
But we don’t live in a perfect world; and if you have few regular customers, [...]

I’ve been contemplating whether to form a corporation or LLC for my freelance business. My husband put the idea in my head about three years ago. But at that time, I didn’t think it was necessary.
Whenever I heard words like corporation or limited liability, my mind would conjure thoughts of big businesses with lots of [...]

It isn’t unusual for a company to outsource or contract more than one telecommuter. In actuality, it’s a smart plan. Freelancers often complain about difficult or unreliable clients who don’t clearly outline their needs or expect us to drop everything and focus on their last-minute projects.
But on the flip side, there are difficult and unreliable [...]