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Jun 18 2007

How to Find Affordable Health Insurance when you are Self-Employed

Published by Jennifer under Self Employment

There are many factors to consider when looking for health insurance, especially when you are self-employed. When looking at different carriers of insurance, make sure to do your homework so you get the best deal. Coalition for Affordable Health Coverage states there are ways to work with self employed individuals to get better coverage, cheaper [...]

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Jun 15 2007

Managing your Cash Flow when Self-Employed

Published by Jennifer under Self Employment

Every successful businessperson knows the important of managing cash flow when running a business. The trick is to spend money to make more money, but not too much that you will end up broke again. Otherwise there would be no point being in business in the first place.
Usually the rule of thumb is to divide [...]

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Jun 13 2007

Networking Tips for the Self-Employed

Everyone knows that being in business is hard enough. It would even be worse if you felt as though you were by yourself. Networking can do wonders for your small operation.
You can join a number of organizations that serve the needs of the self-employed. For instance, in the United States, many states have a local [...]

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Jun 12 2007

Ready to Leave the Rat Race? The Price of Self-Employment

Published by Jennifer under Self Employment

What does it take to be self-employed?
You can talk to any one person about being self-employed and quickly you will find out how many challenges there are. If you do your homework, self-employment can work for you. Determination is one of the best skills you should have, so you can get your business running properly. [...]

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Jun 11 2007

Self-Employed? Hire Family Members and Enjoy Some Tax Breaks

Published by Jennifer under Self Employment

Letting your children or spouse borrow money for whatever reason may just be able to help you when doing taxes, if you are self-employed. Don’t go the usual route of just handing over money, but record the money as a business transaction as money paid for a job well done and you might just have [...]

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Jun 10 2007

Self-Employed? You Need a Business Plan Too!

If you are working for yourself, even if you own just a tiny one-room office, or an office in your home, you need a business plan. A person who wants to be in a business who doesn’t have a concrete plan is like a person computer without an operating system. Creating a business plan can [...]

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Jun 06 2007

There are Advantages to being your Own Boss!

Published by Jennifer under Self Employment

If you are thinking about being your own boss, there are many things to consider. You may think that there are many advantages to being your own boss, but it takes the right personality and frame of mind. Advantages are plentiful but you have to know what is the key to keeping you happy. Some [...]

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May 27 2007

Your Guide to Profit and Loss Projections when you are in Business for Yourself

Published by Jennifer under Business Tips, Self Employment

It is difficult to know how much money your business will earn in coming years. Therefore, you need a plan of action, and a way to figure out what your profits and losses could be. When you are just starting out, you would want to consult a professional who can help you determine what your [...]

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