Freelancer Finances: Invoicing

Working as freelancer is a tough undertaking. I’ve been doing it full-time for about six months now, and there are a lot of challenges associated with working for oneself that aren’t obvious until you experience them first-hand.

Freelancer Finances: Payments

If you’re a freelancer, you probably know the struggle of finding a payment method that works for both you and your client. As digital as everything is these days, many clients still prefer to pay freelancers via paper checks.

Freelancer Finances: Getting Started

It takes a lot to decide to work for oneself, so first – congratulations! You’re already on the path toward greater financial freedom. That said, living life as a freelancer is no walk in the park, and it’s easy to get lost before figuring out how to stand on your own two feet.

Freelancers: are you charging too little?

Back when I taught college (oh, those poor kids), I was given a flat rate as a guest lecturer. I don’t remember precisely what the rate was, but I do remember it was a pittance.

Freelancers: It’s tax time… Do you know where your money is?

Taxes are a pain for everyone. And whether you do them yourself (ugh), take them to one of those big tax prep companies (where I’ve always known more about tax law than my preparer), or use an actual accountant-type person (my suggestion), there are unique headaches freelancers face.

How to Improve Your Communication Skills

There’s a good chance that poor communication has had a negative impact on at least one aspect of your life. Whether it’s work, your friendships, romantic relationships, or your children, you can probably cite one recent time where a miscommunication made life way harder than it needed to be.