A lot of people dream about leaving the 9-5 corporate environment and becoming their own boss. But there are a lot of big lifestyle changes that come as a result of entrepreneurship and working as a freelancer or small business owner. Although it can be an incredible exciting and fulfilling way to earn a living, it can also be lonely and exhausting. The Challenges Of Being … [Read more...]
Efficient Travel Tips From A Burnt Out Explorer
It's been a while since I've written about travel, and I've got major trip planning on my brain. One task I have each year is to look ahead and decide where I want to go, which isn't a bad problem to have. There are so many possibilities, and it usually takes me a good chunk of time, debating back and forth before I narrow down my choices. I've been on the road for so many … [Read more...]
How To Launch A Creative Business That’s Designed To Sell
Do you have big dreams of becoming a professional artist, designing your own products, or selling something handmade? If you've always wished you could break into a career that involves crafting, design, art, or something creative, you're already on the right track having found this article. Chances are you get butterflies of excitement in your stomach thinking about how … [Read more...]
Never Underestimate What You’re Capable Of
It wasn't until I started my own business that I fully realized how much work it takes to wear so many hats as an entrepreneur. But the flip side is that's what makes it so incredibly rewarding! If you asked me five years ago if I could explain estimated taxes and stock basis, tell the difference between the EDD and the FTB, write over 3000 words a week in my free time, design … [Read more...]
Business Tax Tips To Save You Time And Money
Tax deadlines are creeping up, especially if you have your own business. Corporate tax returns are due by March 17, 2014 (Forms 1120, 1120A, 1120S). Hopefully you've already reconciled and closed your books for 2013 and are headed into the final stages of reviewing your federal and state returns. I like to file both my corporate and individual tax returns at the same time by … [Read more...]