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Jun 304 min read
Burnout blues: how self-employed people can avoid exhaustion
As a self-employed person, you face a lot of stress. You have to manage your clients, your workload, your time, and your income. It’s a...
Jun 264 min read
The freelancer's guide to staying properly hydrated
Hydration is an often-overlooked consideration for many people on a day-to-day basis. Sure, it crosses the mind when one is working out...
Jun 184 min read
The benefits of walking for self-employed people
Walking is a wonderful way to work some exercise into your day and to enjoy numerous health benefits, regardless of age or fitness level....
Ashley PoynterApr 215 min read
How to prioritize your mental health as a freelancer
When you are your own business - nothing's more important than ensuring that you stay mentally safe and secure. Here are some ways to do it
Ashley PoynterApr 145 min read
How to save money as a freelancer
Budgeting is tough - here are a few easy things that you can do to keep track
Ashley PoynterApr 96 min read
Tax season tips and prep for freelancers
Prepping your taxes correctly can save you thousands of dollars - here's how you can make sure you're saving all that you can
Ashley PoynterApr 77 min read
How self-employed people can apply for unemployment benefits
For the first time, self employed people can apply for unemployment. Here's how
Ashley PoynterApr 26 min read
Organization 101: Top tools for freelancers to get organized
Run your own business with a little help from some simple automation and tools that will keep everything on track for you
Ashley PoynterFeb 255 min read
Avoiding the top 5 pitfalls of working for yourself
It's not all sunshine and rainbows - here are some of the downsides of self employment that you should know about
Ashley PoynterFeb 205 min read
What am I? How to define yourself as a self-employed individual
People use a lot of labels to describe people who work for themselves: Freelancer, 1099 Contractor, Solo-entrepreneur. Find which one fits
Ashley PoynterFeb 115 min read
Freelancer budgeting 101: how to get (and keep) your finances in order
Budgeting is even more important when you run your own business - here's some hints on how to get started
Ashley PoynterFeb 46 min read
Top 4 tips to manage health care costs as a self-employed individual
Here are some ways you can get ahead of your medical expenses that you might not have heard of
Ashley PoynterJan 215 min read
Mental health tips for freelancers and the self-employed
Here's how to take care of your mental and emotional health while working for yourself
Ashley PoynterNov 19, 20195 min read
Health insurance mistakes: what NOT to do as a freelancer
As a freelancer, you're in the driver's seat when it comes to your health insurance. Here are some mistakes to avoid
Ashley PoynterNov 14, 20195 min read
Everything freelancers need to know for open enrollment 2020
It's that time of year again - make sure you're locked and loaded for this open enrollment by following this guide