Should you incorporate your freelance business? The information in this post is based on my knowledge of the US market, so these tips may or may not apply to other countries. Additionally, I am not an accountant or an attorney, and you should speak with an accountant or attorney for specific … [Read more...] about Should you incorporate your freelance business?
How to set a budget for your freelance business
This post originally appeared in my newsletter, and a couple of readers asked me to post it here so that they could refer other translators to it. Here you go! Setting a budget for your freelance business is important, because: -Many freelancers have no idea how much they need to earn in … [Read more...] about How to set a budget for your freelance business
Podcast: Website and online presence tips for freelancers
Eve Bodeux and I just (today!) recorded a new episode of Speaking of Translation, and we hope you find it useful! This episode covers website and online presence tips for freelancers, including: -Why are a website and an online presence important, or not important? -What are some factors to … [Read more...] about Podcast: Website and online presence tips for freelancers
Wrapping up 2018
As the final week of 2018 dawns, it's a good time to take stock of what went well and what could have gone better in your freelance life this year. I'll suggest a few metrics that might help you assess how this year went, and then it's time to set some goals for 2019. Most importantly, thank you … [Read more...] about Wrapping up 2018
Health insurance for US-based freelancers
Note: this post originally appeared as a newsletter to my mailing list, but I received so much feedback on it that I decided to publish it here as well. Thanks to all the readers who responded with your own stories about health insurance! Here in the US, it's health insurance open enrollment … [Read more...] about Health insurance for US-based freelancers