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30Jan 2021 by Jasmine

5 Ways to Stay Motivated (and Working!) During a Pandemic

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Image Source Shortly after ringing in the year 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world as we knew it to a fear-inducing halt, whether you're already doing freelance work or fully employed. Many of us reconsidered work (and housing) options. We feared our jobs becoming “non-essential,” we adjusted to working from home full-time While we await solutions, it can be difficult to stay optimistic. Those of us working traditional nine-to-five jobs now contemplate freelance work and the gig economy to make ends meet. Those of us who are already freelancers and entrepreneurs know the anxiety of uncertain times. So, how can you stay motivated (and working) during such crazy times? Here are 5 ways to combat discouragement and reinvigorate (Or, begin!) your career as a freelancer—even in the midst of…

Quickbooks Self-Employed Review and Guide

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Image Source Taking the leap to the self-employed lifestyle can come with a lot of perks. However, there are some new responsibilities to get used to. For example, handling all of your own bookkeeping and accounting. As a sole proprietor, juggling your business, customers, and finances can be tough. Even separating business expenses from personal purchases for your taxes is a tangled mess. Quickbooks Self-Employed offers a simple accounting and tax solution specifically for freelancers and sole proprietors. Finding the right financial software lets you focus on the work that matters most. Accounting Software for Freelancers and Self-Employed Individuals Accounting software (also known as bookkeeping software) simply refers to software that can manage various accounting and bookkeeping tasks for businesses and individuals. Businesses use accounting software to store their financial…

The Eisenhower Box: What Should Actually Be on Your To-Do List

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Dwight D. Eisenhower is most famous for the work he accomplished as the 34th president of the United States. During his two terms he helped launch the National Highway System, the Internet, and the NASA space exploration program. By now you might be thinking, how did he accomplish all of that? As it turns out, he used a simple but powerful task management strategy to identify the most important work. And now, his method is appropriately known as the Eisenhower Method. You may have heard it referred to as the Eisenhower Box or the urgent important matrix. Whatever you call it, mastering this simple skill can help you add order to your to do list and become a pro at task management. Keep reading to learn more about: What is…