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18May 2020 by Jasmine

7 Online Business Ideas Growing in 2020 (That You can Start and Run from Anywhere)

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started

Do you dream of saying goodbye to going into an office every day? Maybe you want to work from the comfort of your own home. Or run a business from the beaches of Thailand one month, and a cafe in Amsterdam the next. Well, you can. Gone are the days where starting a business requires a large capital investment. It’s entirely possible to start your own company from anywhere today. And many of these options can be started for less than $1,000. Even if you want to hire employees, your team can work remotely. Most of the work we do today is online. As a matter of fact, this is also true for team members that share an office. A lot of the work is still done, stored, and…

Home Office Essentials for Productivity, Focus, and Wellness + Optimizing for Your Senses

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started, Working from home

Becoming self-employed (or working remotely) can be an exciting and liberating career-move. But, if you’re not careful, all that freedom might seem overwhelming. When working from home, it’s easy to let the work/life blend get a bit blurry. Working in pajamas seems nice at first, but it’s a slippery slope to lost motivation, productivity, and joy. So, it's crucial to set up a home office that supports your work and work-life balance. If the word “office” still makes you cringe, fear not. Think of your home office as your dojo, studio, library, whatever works for you. Just make sure you take some early steps to set yourself up for success. With this in mind, we’ll outline a few general rules to help you avoid the pitfalls of working from home.…

What You Need To Know About Freelance Taxes (And Why We Recommend Accountants)

All blog posts, Getting Started, Money & Taxes

With great freedom (read: flexible time, location independence, being your own boss) comes great responsibility. And if you’reworking as a freelancer, one of those forms of responsibility is taxes. Now, the main perk of working for yourself is that you earn all of the income derived from your work. But, you still need to pay taxes on all income. Plus, you’re a business (albeit, a one-person one), which means there are taxes to pay for that too. If all of this seems overwhelming, don’t feel bad. Tax laws are complicated across the board, and it’s not something that’s commonly discussed or taught. Most people don’t fully understand taxes without an accountant or software to help. Your first time doing taxes as a freelancer might be tricky but if you get a…