Archives for Self-Employment
Freelancing Tips: How to Write a Query Letter
One of the things I enjoy the most about freelance work is the thrill of the chase. I might have a great idea for an article, but unless I'm willing…
Freelancing Tips: Will You Work for Free?
Do you ever feel like people don't respect your time, or that you've been duped into providing a client consult under the guise of a social visit? I know I…
Freelancing Tips: Effective Time Management
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. ~Benjamin Franklin Time is money. ~Bejamin Franklin One of the best things…
Freelancing Tips: Get it All in Writing
Let me start out today's post with another case study in freelancing do's and don'ts. A friend of mine accepted a freelance job at the beginning of the summer that…
Affiliate Programs for Beginners: Income for Bloggers
If you have a blog, you may have heard that joining an affiliate program can help you earn some money from it. While this is definitely true, before getting started…
Freelancing Tips: Setting Up An Invoice System
Freelancing can be very rewarding. Every day is a hustle, but it's worth the effort, because you're hustling for yourself, rather than a boss you hate or a company you…
Freelancing Tips: Ask Questions
Like all jobs, freelancing has its pluses and minuses. The biggest advantage about working for yourself is that you set the pace, and you get to determine which jobs you…
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: Health Insurance
Last week, I started a series on Queercents on little expenses that we often overlook that end up costing us money over the long run, even if they appear to…
Health Insurance for the Self-Employed
Self employment offers many benefits. You can be your own boss, set your own hours, and even control your income to some extent. Unfortunately, it also means walking away from…
Craigslist, Ebay and other Ways to Make Cash on the Side
is back and we thought it would be good to start out with an article about money making in these tough times. In today's tight economy, many people are finding…