Strengthen through Self-Employment: 3 Unique Benefits You're Guaranteed to Get

Strengthen through Self-Employment: 3 Unique Benefits You're Guaranteed to Get

Anxieties about starting a business abound. Strategic-thinking folks like you seek to distinguish legitimate fears from illegitimate anxieties. What many don't realize is that the outcome of self-employment is not success. Yes, that could be one of the outcomes, but it's not the only or even the most valuable. As I reflect back from my 10th year in business, I share three key outcomes I see all my clients benefit from. I hope my perspective will help reinforce your confidence. And - for those not yet started - encourage you to launch your business!

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Worried About Your Refund? The Self-Employed Guide to Federal Taxes

Worried About Your Refund? The Self-Employed Guide to Federal Taxes

Did you just get blind-sided by self-employment taxes? Or maybe you're early in your entrepreneurial journey and you're afraid of all the taxes you'll have to pay when self-employed. Let's clarify what's going on with self-employed taxes. Then we can make a plan that anticipates your tax liability.

This blog article is for progressive self-employed business owners who want to institute business practices throughout the year that will make tax time less stressful. But who also want to (legally) minimize the amount of tax they have to pay. Read on to better understand how to build a successful business with minimal stress at tax time.

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Self-Employment and Ethics: How to Use Your Business to Improve the World

Self-Employment and Ethics: How to Use Your Business to Improve the World

A self-employed business is such a small operation, can it really change the world? Your business has more influence than you might imagine at first glance. Let me reveal how your micro-business might be the best tool you have in your fight for social change.

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Don't Delay Self-Employment Because of Retirement: How to Seize Saving Now!

Don't Delay Self-Employment Because of Retirement: How to Seize Saving Now!

It's reasonable to feel intimidated by saving for retirement when you're self-employed. You want to know how to ensure a secure retirement. Here I'll demystify and simplify the process. This will help you to take the first steps toward the retirement you deserve!

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Do You Need a Vacation? Learn the Secret to Taking Time Off When Self-Employed

Do You Need a Vacation? Learn the Secret to Taking Time Off When Self-Employed

Are you waiting for some future point of business stability before you go on vacation? Stop that! Learn how to plan for a self-employed vacation sooner rather than later. Whether your concerns are money, time or client experience, this article has you covered!

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Honor Your Body: How is Self-Care Fundamental to Self-Employment?

Honor Your Body: How is Self-Care Fundamental to Self-Employment?

You love learning, growing, and self-improvement. But what about "not-doing"? Do you love rest and make time for it, or do you treat it like a luxury or treat? Downshift out of "frantic" and give yourself permission to take care of your body's needs.

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How to Leverage Your Assets to Work Smarter, not Harder

How to Leverage Your Assets to Work Smarter, not Harder

Our financial system is far from ethical. What's even worse is that most of us don't understand how it works. Knowledge is power and in this article, I demystify how your business is financially an "asset" and uncover how assets function in our weird financial world.

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How to Easily Optimize Your Self-Employed Workday

How to Easily Optimize Your Self-Employed Workday

Are you feeling overwhelmed working an 8-hour self-employed day? Maybe you feel like you're working endlessly, but it's never enough? It's time for you to adopt the 5-Unit Day.

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The Insidious Way Self-Employment is Anti-Racist

The Insidious Way Self-Employment is Anti-Racist

Anti-racism is a hot topic at the moment. It might feel like self-employed folks are on the side-lines with not enough time, money or influence to make an impact, but this is not the whole story. Read on to learn about self-efficacy, and how it will make the world a better place.

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Going it Alone... or not. - Is Independence a Strength or a Weakness?

Going it Alone... or not. - Is Independence a Strength or a Weakness?

Our dominant culture sure is in love with independence. As a small business owner, you might think my experience is all about independence, but it’s not. There is so much complexity and balance to this concept. Read on to learn more.

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Unexpected Self-Employment Advice: Fire That Client

Unexpected Self-Employment Advice: Fire That Client

It might seem counter-intuitive, but firing a client can be vital to keeping your self-employed business afloat! Read on to learn more about why that is and also how to identify a client you should fire, and how to do the firing.

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Fantastic Coworking: 4 Steps to a Successful Work Date

Fantastic Coworking: 4 Steps to a Successful Work Date

This is for all the lonely solopreneurs who are struggling to understand why past coworking experiences didn't go well. The success of a work date comes from clear expectations. Regardless of if it’s body doubling, collaborative ad-hoc sessions, or a standing weekly appointment, I’ll help you clarify your goals for your coworking. By the end of this article, you’ll be on the path toward more productive and gratifying coworking sessions!

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Perks of Being Self Employed: Learning

Perks of Being Self Employed: Learning

Self employment comes with a wide variety of benefits, many of them are unexpected. One thing I love about being self employed is my freedom to follow my curiosity and learn more about the things I'm interested in. When you're self employed, everything you learn becomes a value-add to your clients. It's win-win-win all around!

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