As a freelance writer and business owner I’m always thrilled to speak with other people who share my entrepreneurial spirit. And on this journey, I’ve met other freelancers and work at home professionals who’ve been able to put their fears aside, take a bold step, and enjoy the freedom that comes with work at home [...]

Telecommuters and work at home professionals aren’t immune to stress. In actuality, working from home can be more stressful than punching a time clock. Having a 9 to 5 has it’s own anxieties: uncooperative co-workers, unappreciative bosses, low-pay, and the list goes on.
People who work for themselves maintain a measure of control, which is a [...]

You need customers to make money as a freelancer. Unfortunately, clients don’t just fall into our laps, which mean we have to actively look for business. Even if you don’t have much experience in the areas of marketing and promoting, there are several inexpensive ways to promote a freelance business. In some cases, you don’t [...]

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 [...]

I’ve been a freelance writer for five years, and in my opinion, I think one of the biggest challenges is pricing projects correctly.
Freelancers are normally self-employed. They have to look for contracts and satisfy their client’s needs. Moreover, freelancers often apply for opportunities featured on job boards. Most clients have a budget in mind, and [...]