self-employment

Getting by without a job, part 2--boost income

Posted November 29, 2008 - 14:38 by Philip Brewer

Career and Income, DIY

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If there's one fundamental rule for financial success, it's "spend less than you earn." That rule applies whether you have a job or not. But, if you're used to having a job, the adjustments to getting by without one are going to be huge. It can be done, though. I suggest a three-pronged strategy, the first prong being to boost your income.

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6 Reasons to Become Self-Employed

Posted January 31, 2008 - 16:15 by Kate Luther

Entrepreneurship

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At some point in their lives, everyone has dreamed about starting their own business. Whether its selling cosmetics and beauty products, marketing your own personal invention or selling drop-ship items through eBay, there's just something really sexy about the idea of being your own boss.

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Five Easy Steps to Keeping Track of Expenses for the Self-Employed

Posted September 27, 2007 - 20:22 by Nora Dunn

Taxes, Small Business Resource Center

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I have had as many as five separate businesses at once to keep track of, including proper accounting of expenses for tax purposes. And it takes me no more than 5 minutes per week to do.

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