I went on a long, long break form my creative career cause I was feeling burnt out due to some failures and now I can't seem to get back into it, possibly because I no longer have a financial incentive to do so. How can I fix this? Warning: Long, super privileged person problems.
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2013 -
18 answers
Wrote an article for publication on the web. Billed the client for the article, but did not specify any charges for re-use of the article elsewhere. Now the client just got back to me, saying that they liked it so much they want to use the article on another website which was not specified in the original contract. What should I do next?
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posted by micketymoc
on Dec 7, 2012 -
4 answers
Freelance/small business filter: How to handle clients that you are ambivalent about working with?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 6, 2012 -
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I have a day job, and I also freelance as a graphic artist/illustrator. I've only been getting paid for my work for the past few months, and I haven't had a problem getting compensated. Until now.
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posted by cartoonella
on Oct 28, 2011 -
8 answers
I am looking for tips on becoming a successful freelance writer. I have a degree in English, and I currently write for Textbroker.
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posted by Ostara
on May 27, 2010 -
9 answers
Asking on behalf of a friend who is silly enough to not have a MeFi account, but smart enough to know she will find answers here: "I am a freelance translator and I'm about to finish a big project for a US based company. The job is quite complex and long, so a fair amount of money is going to come my way. I have been moving around for the past 2 years, so I am not quite sure how to handle the invoicing / taxes. I'll explain my current situation and I would appreciate any advice, insight, etc.
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posted by mjewell
on Mar 16, 2010 -
5 answers
Can one make decent money (over $100/month) by writing eHow.com articles? If so, any tips?
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posted by spacefire
on Mar 11, 2009 -
1 answer
What sort of state of organization are the financial records of most sole proprietorships in?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 17, 2009 -
5 answers
I am a recent college graduate and I also suffer a good deal of wanderlust. There is the inevitable problem of combining work and play. At my university, the only career advice I received was graduate school or working the traditional 9-5 job. I'm wondering if it's possible to travel and earn money?
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posted by bodywithoutorgans
on Jan 27, 2009 -
22 answers
What are some good sites to find short-term freelance writing/Internet gigs?
Similar to this post, I'm looking for some temp work that will bring in a little supplemental income.
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posted by adverb
on Aug 13, 2008 -
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I'm asking for a friend of mine: this company she used to work for has contacted her and asked her to design brochures for them. Problem is, she doesn't have any real design experience and has absolutely no idea what to charge them.
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posted by reallygoodgirl
on Sep 7, 2007 -
7 answers
I'm a web developer, not a designer. How can I leverage my skills to make some cash outside of my day job?
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posted by Leon
on Jun 2, 2007 -
10 answers
Are there any US citizens here who have lived abroad but did freelance or contract work for clients in the States who can share their experiences?
I am a US citizen living in Australia as a Permanent Resident since 2001. I have just gotten some freelance work from the States and need to figure out who I need to talk to on which shores to figure out the details.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 13, 2007 -
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I have a full-time job at a company that offers a 401k program which I'm currently participating in. I also have some freelance jobs that I'm doing. Is it possible to take all the money I get from my freelance work and put it into my 401k and avoid being taxed on it until I eventually take it out at retirement.
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posted by blim8183
on Nov 26, 2006 -
8 answers
I'm about to start some freelance web design work, this is my first time doing something like this, what do I need to know about taxes and sending my client bills?
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posted by blim8183
on Nov 11, 2006 -
11 answers
Independent contractor filter: what is the best way to simultaneously raise my rates
and not lose the business?
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posted by Famous
on Aug 15, 2006 -
15 answers
I'm a newbie freelancer. Two of my clients, owing me money for services, wrote me checks that bounced.
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posted by brianvan
on Jul 28, 2006 -
27 answers
How can I deposit a check made out to an as-yet-nonexistent business entity rather than to me personally?
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posted by killdevil
on May 22, 2006 -
10 answers
So, I was just offered a job. It's a 12 month contract that will be going perm in the next year. So, first order of business is to find health insurance. Help me find the best option for me.
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posted by fletchmuy
on Dec 8, 2005 -
5 answers
