Is your business or self-employment a hobby?
The only question you need to ask yourself is: Does it make money / turn enough of a profit to live on? If the answer is “No”, you don’t have a business, you aren
Why freelancers fail and what to do about it
Over the years, I have been approached a number of times by people who want to become freelancers. Mostly men, in my field, but one or two women have asked (as employees) how to be
Were you born to be a boss?
I wouldn’t bet my life savings on this, but it sure is interesting work that I read in Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers: The Story of Success. Gladwell basically states that
Is it worth it to be self-employed in Canada and getting maternity or sick leave benefits?
As a self-employed person living in Canada, I pretty much assume the following: If I am sick while on contract, I lose money (I charge by the hour; no show, no pay) If I have to ta
Top 5 Mistakes Freelancers Make
Here are some rather common mistakes made by freelancers that you should probably try and avoid. 1. FORGETTING TO INVOICE YOUR CLIENT You’re laughing in disbelief at this, bu
Budgeting like a freelancer: Set yearly amounts and save the rest
So this year, I decided that I needed to start budgeting like a freelancer, rather than someone with a steady income. Most people tend to look at their net income each month, set a