Comments on: Tip of the Day: Freelance Writing as a Work from Home Business

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Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:27:08 +0000

[...] a flexible schedule but still had a deadline oriented job. She knows exactly what it’s like to work full time from home because she did it herself. On the other hand, my mother in law, knows I do some work at home, but [...]

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:51:52 +0000

Thanks for posting this. I am moving from the “sporadic freelancer” to “real business” frame of mind. I have so many questions about licenses, taxes, branding, what’s important and what’s not. I’m looking forward to reading the Business Tips series Bob mentioned.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:57:28 +0000

Look forward to your thoughts. LLCs weren’t available in Illinois when I incorporated. But if you can handle extra paperwork (I’m good at it), I believe corporate status provides a better business sense. And, as a corporate officer, you can fire yourself!

By: Bob Younce

Bob Younce — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:37:56 +0000

Very timely topic, Deb. I’ve got a series over at the Business Tips section of FWJ starting on Thursday, 9/24, that covers the types of business models (sole proprietorship, LLC, etc) too!

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:00:17 +0000

Also don’t forget health expense deductibility issues — main reason I incorporated 17 years ago.