I'm planning to do some on-the-side freelance photography in the next year. I'd like some advice on how to play the tax game most effectively.
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posted by sprocket87
on Sep 28, 2007 -
8 answers
What is a typical hourly rate for freelance public relations work? I've done lots of freelance writing, but little freelance p.r., and am considering bidding for a project that requires one to specify an hourly rate. This is in the Minneapolis area.
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posted by jeffmshaw
on Sep 26, 2007 -
6 answers
[Looking for an gig-filter] I'll be in Texas in May 2008, and I'd like to some freelance-writing for an Swedish computer magazine. I'm hoping to dig up some companies or individuals who rely on Macs.
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posted by Rabarberofficer
on Sep 21, 2007 -
2 answers
My wife is looking to do freelance transcription work while home with our newborn and needs bidding guidance.
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posted by mrmojoflying
on Sep 19, 2007 -
7 answers
How can a freelancer with a decent but sporadic income convince someone in NYC to rent to him and not just point and laugh?
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posted by jake
on Sep 16, 2007 -
11 answers
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
Where can I find consultants/freelancers or other people who like to work in wireless cafés to be "co-workers" with?
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posted by lastobelus
on Aug 26, 2007 -
9 answers
About a year ago I agreed (verbally) to do some programming work for a startup in exchange for a small amount of equity. In the meantime I've lost faith that this equity will be worth anything.
Can I decline to do this work, or have I made a binding verbal contract that I must now fulfill?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 25, 2007 -
15 answers
How can I parlay the sudden improvement of my freelance writing resume into career advancement?
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posted by hifiparasol
on Jun 22, 2007 -
6 answers
Help me find a site for freelance tech related work that was mentioned in the comments on one of the Gawker Media blogs sometime this year.
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posted by drgonzo2k2
on Jun 4, 2007 -
8 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
I'm making my full time web dev job into part time freelance work. How do I determine a rate?
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posted by keame
on May 30, 2007 -
13 answers
I'd like to hire one, or maybe two, bloggers to keep my subject-specific weblog updated while I go on vacation (two weeks only). Is there a website that hooks up bloggers with potential clients for this purpose?
posted by afx237vi
on May 28, 2007 -
9 answers
How do I find the web developer/programmer of my dreams? And in the process, how do I not get my ideas stolen?
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posted by creative
on May 23, 2007 -
20 answers
Seeking Sample Freelance Contract Suitable for Filling-in-the-Blanking. A few weeks ago I posted
this and got all kinds of good advice and cheerleading (thanks to all!). It worked- I had a great time chatting up Mr. Big and they agreed to pay me what I- with bated breath- asked for. Now I need to find a contract to make it legal and am hoping one of you has a sample or suggestions on where to find one.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on May 23, 2007 -
3 answers
Can I find freelance work as a Mechanical-General Engineer doing computer programming for customers in the Engineering field?
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posted by spacefire
on May 17, 2007 -
5 answers
I have written a couple of travel/food articles for large U.S. newspapers. Once they are published, I am free to resell them. The questions: Where? How?
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posted by veggieboy
on Mar 28, 2007 -
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How do I become a great video freelancer in NYC? I graduated from college last year with a degree in filmmaking. I know how to make videos - I've used decent cameras (vx2100, pd150) and I know my Final Cut Pro. Through personal connections, I was recently approached by two non-profit organizations asking me to submit proposals to do their promotional videos. I did and I am waiting to hear back. In the meantime, I'm freaking out that I may be in over my head. Any Advice?
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posted by prophetsearcher
on Mar 14, 2007 -
9 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 -
10 answers
I have been freelancing as TV producer for one company for over 6 months now working on various projects. The boss thinks he needs me to stand down for a few weeks to keep my independent contractor status. All of the IRS info I have found is vague on the point of continuous employment. How long will I have to stand down (aka take the vacation I want to take) before I can return to this company? And legally how long is too long to be a contactor for one company (when does the IRS question contractor vs. employee)?
posted by mcbietila
on Mar 13, 2007 -
12 answers
How can I become a freelance editor (or proofreader)? I have a good eye for grammar and whether writing makes sense, and I have an unrelated bachelor's degree from a respectable school. On the other hand, I have no significant experience. I'm hoping to work from home on a freelance basis. Is this crazy? How would I get started?
posted by lgyre
on Feb 11, 2007 -
7 answers
Two competing companies want me to work for them. How do I negotiate this to my advantage?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2007 -
10 answers
I'm looking to find the right accountant. But I don't know where to start! Just a little bit
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posted by still
on Jan 24, 2007 -
5 answers
I'd like to find a few photoshop designers that will design website mockups for me. (I'm a freelance website developer. I prefer coding to designing.) How would you go about finding the right person?
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posted by namith
on Jan 22, 2007 -
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I love my 9-5 editing job, but as a certain hobby becomes viable as a (very small) part-time job, I need a much more flexible schedule. How can I quit while guaranteeing that my fellow editors then hire me as their writers?
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posted by nevers
on Dec 5, 2006 -
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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'd like to hire graphic designers for simple sketches and illustrations. I'm looking for decent quality work and I'm willing to pay fairly. How would one go about this? What should I budget?
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posted by brianvan
on Nov 14, 2006 -
9 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
I recently left my comfortable position in a safe, nonprofit enclave to try the big bad corporate world and see if I could make a go of it. Three months in, the fit is pretty lousy. Ah, but I think I know what I
really want to do. And yet, should I give the new place more time to see if things improve? What's that? Yes, or course, there's ...
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 6, 2006 -
5 answers
Turducken
said it concisely: "When (most) freelance writers want to have a family or buy a house, they get jobs as... editors." I am wondering just how they (we) do that!
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posted by Eater
on Oct 30, 2006 -
7 answers
I'm in an enviable position, I guess. I am a freelance writer, with a free schedule (no outside commitments), an outside office to work in, no immediate financial pressure. So what's the problem?
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posted by different
on Oct 3, 2006 -
14 answers
I am looking for examples of a cover/query letter you'd send for freelance work, to a company that is not currently advertising any positions.
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posted by Siobhan
on Aug 23, 2006 -
2 answers
