The financial stresses and pressures of self-employment are taking their toll on family life, according to the latest report from Scottish Widows’ think tank, the Centre for the Modern Family. Findings of ‘Self-employment and the Family’ show that one in five relatives of a self-employed worker (20 per cent) report increased stress levels in their household
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Small businesses need more support to employ rather than contract
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Last week’s news that many self-employed people are (relatively) worse off than they were 20 years ago isn’t any great surprise. The soaring figures of those in self-employment over the last five years (around an extra two million, taking us to just under five million) give us some useful clues about what is happening. For many
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Sponsored by VSP Direct ™ By Holly Reisem Hanna This year as I turned 44, I have succumbed to the fact that I need to wear reading glasses. For the past year (or two), I’ve been squinting at my computer screen and increasing the font on my tablet and smartphone. I’ve been very fortunate in that […]
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5 Time Management Tips for Working From Home
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By Deborah Sweeney Some people were born to work from home. They don’t need an office to keep them accountable and productive, and they relish in the quietness and comfort of their own homes. Then there are people who need to work a little harder to keep on track. With all the distractions that come […]
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10 Myths of Self-Employment You Need to Know Before It's Too Late
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How to Conquer Self-Doubt and Launch the Business of Your Dreams
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By Jackie Mendoza The thought of leaving the ‘safety’ of a regular 9-5 job for the big unknown of self-employment can be as exciting as it is scary. I know this first-hand, because I’ve been there and I’ve also had the great privilege of working with women of all ages who’ve wanted to make their […]
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Maternity Leave: What It’s Like When You Work From Home
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By Anum Yoon Being self-employed can be incredibly liberating. You are allowed to follow your passions and make your own rules. Being self-employed can also be incredibly burdensome. If you aren’t working, you aren’t making money. When it comes to taking long periods of time off work, like maternity leave, self-employed women must be more […]
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Handling Your Finances as a 1099 Contractor
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By Deborah Sweeney Working from home is a dream of many, and running your own business is a great way to do just that. Chances are that, unless you’re selling a product, you’re doing a lot of freelance work. And when you freelance, businesses treat you as an independent contractor, or a 1099 contractor, which […]
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What Should I Do First? 7 Ways to Get Your Self-Employment Ducks in a Row
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By Diana Schneidman If you are overwhelmed by your to-do list, be smart and take a few minutes upfront to prioritize. It takes only moments at the start of your workday, but you will accomplish what most needs to be done while enjoying peace of mind. When you work at home as a freelancer or […]
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From Employee to Freelancer: How to Cautiously Make the Leap
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By Holly Reisem Hanna Hi Holly, At the beginning of the year I will be making a huge switch from my full time position to freelance in order to get rid of my long commute and be closer to home and my two year old. To say I am nervous for the transition is an […]