Let me start by telling you a little bit about my upbringing. I was raised in a stable low-middle-class household in a small town in Tennessee. Lower when I was younger, middle to upper-middle as a teen. I am fortunate enough to have never wondered where my next meal was coming from. My medical needs … Read More
Are you considering pursuing a career as an entrepreneur in the art field? Thanks to the era of remote work, it’s never been easier for self-employed artists of all disciplines to make a living running their own businesses. All it takes is a little bit of hard work and the right set of entrepreneurial skills. … Read More
Welcome to the world – or welcome to considering the world – of 1099 employment. Come on in, the water is fine. As someone who quit her salaried job in 2017 to become a full-time freelancer (and now blogger), I remember feeling a range of emotions about the concept of becoming an independent contractor with, … Read More
I tend to spend a lot of time on this blog offering small business advice. But I rarely spend time talking about my own personal day-to-day routine. How entrepreneurs spend their day seems to be a topic of curiosity and fascination for a lot of people. It’s that fascination that inspired me to write this … Read More
As a small business blogger, I genuinely love topic research. It inspires me as a writer. It tells me exactly what’s on the general population’s mind. And it challenges me to think critically about problems plaguing the working world today. So when I kept seeing questions regarding weekend work pop up, I wanted to explore … Read More
Understanding the difference between gross and net revenue is essential for every entrepreneur. In order to run a successful business, you have to have an understanding of exactly how much money you have coming in and how much you have going out. Focusing solely on top-line numbers without consideration of operating expenses often is a … Read More