Working for Myself: Myself
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Freelance
Asked by B.K. from Missoula
on April 3, 2010
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Hi...I keep seeing that there are so many women who do freelance. What exactly is this and how can I do it? I want to do something from home and I love typing.
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- To freelance can mean to be an independent contractor or consultant doing something that previously you did in a traditional work setting. For instance, I worked for ...
- Hi B., I am a freelance photographer. I am in business for myself and don't don't have an employer. I pay for my ads, get my own jobs, write my own contracts, and co...
- I have been a freelance writer for about 12 years now (currently working on an article about RVing and families). I got into it by pitching an article about stunt...
All the Self Employed Moms, Mlms, Freelancing Etc
Asked by N.P. from Los Angeles
on April 21, 2010
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Hello Mommies,
I have been thinking of doing some work while being at home to get in some additional income.I have been evaluating a couple of options including MLM,s...
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- Make sure you have a good accountant and legal counsel....someone who KNOWS the IRS rules and regulations. Yes, you can write off your home office, HOWEVER, with th...
- Yes ,you are considered a self-employed business owner and you can deduct any expenses. I'm a Mary Kay consultant. When I was in Canada, I was an admin. assistant an...
- Hi N., Yes, technically if you are receiving 1099 income (independent contractor), you have your own business and are self-employed. Yes, you will be able to deduc...
Are You Self Employed?
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on May 6, 2007
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I am a Realtor in Denton Cty, and looking for other self employed mom's who would like to have their business promoted in my Monthly Newsletter and Blog.
Managing ...
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- I would love to be included. I'm an independent consultant for Arbonne International. Just let me know what to do to be included, and what a wonderful idea! Thank y...
- Hi L., I have a sewing business. I make mostly baby items like blankets and burp cloths. I recently expaned to include custom embroidery like baby onesies. My websi...
- Wow L., Looks like you have a lot of people interested in this! I too would love to get more information. I do Passion Parties & am always looking for other avenu...
Pay Question: Freelance Work - What Does This Mean?
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on October 18, 2011
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I'm so ignorant when it comes to business and money, bear with me. I've done freelance design work here and there, I usually just sent them an invoice for hourly work ...
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- Each state is different as far as how much you have to earn in order to pay or claim on your taxes. You may need to find out with the irs what the amount is in your t...
- If they have never issued you any tax documents, they're in trouble. And could get you in trouble too. If you make above a certain amount each year (check with the IRS...
- I'm an accountant. 30/net means they will pay you the balance of what they owe you in 30 days. Since your work is freelance there will be no taxes withheld and they ma...
Are You Self Employed and How Do You Do Taxes.??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on December 16, 2009
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I have been offered a new position that will pay me a great wage but I will considered self employed. I understand that this means I will pay my own taxes including ex...
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- Definetely speak with a tax accountant. I LOVE mine.. she's knowledgable and very reasonable. She meets with me to try to get all my tax things in order a couple times...
- L., My husband has been self-employed for about 2 years now. It was a learning experience getting everything set up. And, it was helpful to go to an accountant for ...
- I agree with Shelly. You will most likely want to have an accountant the first year to assist you and educate you on what you can expense or not and other questions. T...
Health Insurance with Prescription Benefits for the Self Employed
Asked by R.S. from Dallas
on March 13, 2009
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I am looking for medical insurance plans with prescription coverage for the self employed. Does any one have any information or suggestions?
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- R., I highly recommend Greg Hammons with Southwest Health and Life. His number is ###-###-#### and his email is ____@____.com will sit down with you and determine ...
- I'm an insurance agent, so feel free to contact me, I will discuss all the options available out there for you today. You can look at my company on mamasource, Covena...
- R., Let me correct some information here regarding AmeriPlan. The prescription plan, which also covers discounts on Dental, vision and chiropractic is only $14.95/mo ...
Do You Own Your Business?
Asked by S.!. from Los Angeles
on August 15, 2011
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I would love to be self employed. But I have no idea what I want to do. If you have your own business - is it your passion? Did you always know you wanted to do it?...
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- If you want to happily own a business, then yes, it better be a passion for you. Figure out what you love, reading, cooking, gardening, writing resumes, painting hous...
- Yes, and I do several things. I love to exercise and a friend started an exercise studio and needed more instructors. She lead a class on personal training and I got...
- I have been self-employed since I was 23. I was a graphic designer with a college degree. After working an internship at an L.A. agency, I realized that wasn't for m...
Career - What Would You Do?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on October 15, 2010
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Current situation: After 15 years into your gig you have a job that pays six figures, is a fairly easy job. You're tenured and there is very little chance of getting ...
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- When you are 80 and look back what will you think? How old are your kids? In Europe it is more the culture to have a manageable job and then find fulfillment outsi...
- Yes you have itchy feet and want to explore. I think a lot of this desire comes after having children. You give birth and a whole new world opens up with many, many ...
- If you're getting paid 6 figures and can't aford the tuition to go back to school, how are you going to be able to aford not working for 2 years and taking a huge pay ...
How to File Taxes for Self Employed
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on January 3, 2008
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My husband and I recently started our own business. We run it in addition to his full time job. It is just the two of us, no employees, and sometimes some contract l...
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- You have to file seperate because business do not get refounds they get tax credit. But i have a great bookkeeper and Tax person that we use for our business. She is g...
- You need to keep seperate records for your business and then when you go do your taxes they will do the business and then combine it with your personal. Not sure what ...
- We have a great CPA. His name is Keith Neifach, and his number is ###-###-####. He may be able to do a free consulatation. You may want to find someone as soon as p...
Collecting Passed Due Child Support from a Self Employed
Asked by C.V. from New York
on July 20, 2009
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Hello
My son's father is $1100.00 in arrears in passed due child support. He is self employed. does anyone know the chances of collecting this through the courts?
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- C., As the other Moms have already stated - he is SUPPOSED to pay you support if he has him for a weekend, week, month - or whatever - until such time that there is...
- Hi C., Yes. He still needs to pay child support for the weeks vacation, unless there's an agreement in writing stating differently. It's difficult, but not immp...
- Dear mom, I suggest going back to court and have the courts collect it from him, and then they pay you, Its much simpler, you don't have to beg it from him, ne...
