In 2020, there were more than 64.6 million people working freelance in the U.S. According to Statista, by 2027, 86.5 million people in the U.S. will be freelancing, accounting for more than 50% of the total U.S. workforce. Freelancers, as you likely know, don’t get paid a set salary by one company; instead, these gig and contract workers make income from clients…
First, know this: You were made for exactly this problem. The entire entrepreneurial journey is built on chance, adaptation, and risk, and you have always operated with against-all-odds hurdles. Forget the craziness of the pandemic, and of a year we’re all eager to leave behind. All you’ve ever needed is opportunity, then and now. It’s time to make it…
It’s not an overstatement to say that electric energy is the foundation on which modern society is built.
Without it, your internet doesn’t work, your iPhone doesn’t charge, your lights don’t turn on, your air conditioner doesn’t run, and you can’t watch television. If you’ve had your power knocked out for an extended period…
When do you get your most creative ideas for your business? I suspect it’s not during your normal busy workday or in the middle of a client meeting. Most likely, it’s when you are alone, relaxed, and allow your mind to wander.
How many amazing ideas or aha moments have you...
A friend and ex-colleague of mine recently left her full-time job and started freelancing as a brand consultant. Like any freelancer seeking new business opportunities, she planned to create a website showcasing her past work and detailing her capabilities. But first, she had to answer a critical question: Should she create a new brand name to represent her business…
Paying taxes is painful enough. Why fork over even more of your hard-earned money to pay someone to prepare your tax return?
You probably don’t need to if your tax situation is straightforward. You can prepare your return on your own or with the help of tax software. But for...
I’ve owned and managed businesses for over a decade and been around business owners for even longer than that. Some businesses drown in paperwork while others exist with a debit card and a wallet full of cash. One business can produce copies of a year’s worth of receipts in minutes while the other needs hours at the bank just to generate a summary…