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7 Reasons Why Freelancing Is the Future of the Work Industry Recent highlights: 1. Businesses can hire these freelancers on an ad-hoc basis, and the risk is lower than hiring a full-time employee. 2. For companies, the benefits are also plentiful; freelancers often cost less to hire than permanent employees. 3. Although you can learn a lot from a full-time job, freelancers often have to quickly pick up new skills that they might never otherwise have thought about. 4. Besides hiring freelancers to do the practical work required for scaling, businesses can also reach out to consultants with industry knowledge and experience in similar environments #biyro #photoshop #design #foodoverdose #thelightwithin More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-reasons-why-freelancing-is-the-future-of-the-work-industry/

5 Money Mistakes I've Made as Freelancer Quick summary: 1. Throughout my career, there were times when I took on projects that took much more time and work than I realized, which impacted my checking account balance. 2. Doing this makes freelance life more exciting and can help protect you if you lose a project or client or experience significant industry changes. 3. Instead of saving money regularly, I'd stress out about my next quarterly tax payment a couple of weeks before the payment was due. 4. Not saving for taxesDuring my early freelancing days, I didn't prioritize setting aside enough money for taxes #biyro #usa #friends #summer #family More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/5-money-mistakes-ive-made-as-freelancer/

Unionizing Freelancers: What Recent Progress Means For The Self-Employed Recent highlights: 1. Not all freelancers are eligible for union membership, but those that are find that they offer benefits freelancers can't get from their companies, since they're not full-time employees. 2. A number of steps have been taken—such as the 2017 Freelance Isn't Free Act—to provide damages for freelancers who were paid late or not at all, and to help freelancers who suffered retaliation or harassment. 3. They do not negotiate contracts with employers or represent freelancers with grievances, and as such, there are a number of legal benefits freelancers who join it are missing out on #biyro #tokyo #artistshop #miami #losangeles More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/unionizing-freelancers-what-recent-progress-means-for-the-self-employed/

How Can I Make an Extra $2,000 a Month? 8 Easy Ways Quick summary: 1. Here are some of the best ways to make extra cash: -Freelancing -Online tutoring -Virtual assistant -Blogging and affiliate marketing -Delivery driving and rideshares -Dog walking and sitting -Photography How can you make $2,000 a month in passive income? 2. How To Make $2,000 a Month: 8 Best Ways Some of the best ways to make an extra $2,000 a month are through online side hustles. 3. Rent Out Your Place If you live in a popular vacation place, an easy way to make some extra month could be to rent out your apartment. 4. But no matter your reason, there are many ways to make an extra $2,000 a month #biyro #miami #beauty #newyork #love More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-can-i-make-an-extra-2000-a-month-8-easy-ways/

Journalist Enquiry Service: The First Quarter - ResponseSource Quick summary: 1. The journalists sending the requests come from a variety of media types but consumer media, as it was in 2022, is the most popular. 2. The Retail & Fashion category has grown by 5% with journalists looking to cover the fashion trends for the year ahead and this category is also frequently selected for days like Valentines Day and Mother's Day.  3. Overall, it's been an intriguing first quarter on the Journalist Enquiry Service with more broadcast journalists using the service (and getting a good average number of replies too!) and less bloggers and PRs #biyro #hiphop #radio #artist #newyork More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/journalist-enquiry-service-the-first-quarter-responsesource/

The next war for talent is for experienced independent consultants: Are you ready Recent highlights: 1. Enterprises that are flexible enough to adapt and change their people practices incorporating independent talent will eventually be on top in the war for talent. 2. While hiring independent talent seems to present an excellent opportunity for the company's top-tier talent needs, they need to be not too hung up on finding a person with the right cultural fit. 3. Yet companies often struggle to integrate flexible talent successfully because human resources departments are not typically set up to build a workforce with a significant part being external talent #biyro #nyc #fashion #dance #film More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/the-next-war-for-talent-is-for-experienced-independent-consultants-are-you-ready/

The Sisyphean Task Of Tracking Hours As A Freelancer Quick summary: 1. Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest and eight hours for what you will, was their slogan. 2. It was here that I realized that even if I only spent five hours each day on my assigned projects, my freelancing duties easily hit 40 hours each week. 3. And if, after trying to make freelancing work, you're unable to achieve a living wage with 25 hours per week, you may have to accept that you're either going to be working over 40 hours each work, or you might prefer a full-time job. 4. I came to 25 hours per week by tracking my own time #biyro #todays #rose #memorial #travel More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/the-sisyphean-task-of-tracking-hours-as-a-freelancer/

Income Tax on freelancers Recent highlights: 1. Benefits of Filing Your Income Tax as a Freelancer  Filing your income tax as a freelancer has many benefits. 2. Complete and File Your Tax Return: Once you have calculated your taxable income, you can complete the appropriate tax forms and file your tax return. 3. Determine which Tax Forms you Need to Complete: In most cases, freelancers are required to file a self-employment tax return, which is different from the tax return that employees fill out. 4. 5. Pay Any Taxes You Owe: After you have filed your tax return, you will need to pay any taxes you owe to the appropriate tax authorities #biyro #financialfreedom #blackbusiness #incometax #fortlauderdale More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/income-tax-on-freelancers/

Meet The Inside Press Contributing Team Recent highlights: 1. Vicki is a local freelance writer/editor and a former adjunct Associate Professor of English (Pace University), Editorial Director for a Manhattan marketing agency, and in-house magazine and book editor for several companies. 2. Christine is a freelance writer, wife and mom of two who makes her home in Hawthorne, NY. She has worked in the marketing and public relations fields. 3. Pia is a long-time performer/director and artistic director of academic, community, and regional theatres, including The Theatre Connection at Westchester Community College and The Armonk Players #biyro #canada #nyc #miami #media More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/meet-the-inside-press-contributing-team/

Council Post: 14 Tips To Ensure Freelancers Understand An Agency's Goals Quick summary: 1. Below, members of Forbes Agency Council share their best tips for making sure freelancers understand the goals of the agency and the specifics of the projects they've been assigned. 2. Whether an agency is temporarily understaffed or wants to bring contractors in to work with its internal teams on a consistent basis, it's critical for agency leaders to ensure all parties understand timelines, deliverables and other expectations. 3. You need to bring freelancers and contractors a clearly articulated vision of the project and arm them with the assets and information they will need up front #biyro #bogota #artists #art #thelightwithin More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/council-post-14-tips-to-ensure-freelancers-understand-an-agencys-goals/

The best tax software for freelancers and self-employed filers in 2023 - USTimesPost Recent highlights: 1. (Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab)), so report your business income and expenses in Appendix C(Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab) and your Independence Tax on a Schedule SE(Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab); Include both of them on your Form 1040(Opens in a new window)(opens in a new tab), the standard form for individual tax returns. 2. Tax software is a type of software program designed to guide users through the process of preparing and filing their tax returns, helping them comply with tax laws while identifying potential deductions and credits #biyro #construction #cpa #miami #taxrefund More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/the-best-tax-software-for-freelancers-and-self-employed-filers-in-2023-ustimespost/

NYC Kicks Off Tax Season With Free Tax Preparation Services Now Tailored For Self-Employed New Yorke Quick summary: 1. NYC Free Tax Prep provides free, professional, tax preparation that can help New Yorkers keep their full refund, including valuable tax credits, like the newly enhanced New York City Earned Income Tax Credit (NYC EITC). 2. In-Person Tax Prep — sit down with a volunteer preparer: At in-person tax prep sites, knowledgeable IRS certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteer preparers help filers complete an accurate tax return #biyro #money #usa #construction #fortlauderdale More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/nyc-kicks-off-tax-season-with-free-tax-preparation-services-now-tailored-for-self-employed-new-yorke/

Freelancer tax returns are due imminently: final tips to file on time :: Freelance UK Recent highlights: 1. Once you've got this to hand and have logged into your personal tax account, it's important to check all of your personal details such as name, address, NI number are correct – as any incorrect details on a tax return could mean HMRC struggles to contact you. 2. Those choosing a paper return rather than filing online will need to have worked towards a much earlier submission of October 31st – meaning October 31st 2022 was the deadline for tax returns covering the tax year April 2021 to April 2022 #biyro #pembrokepines #financialfreedom #accountant #miami More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelancer-tax-returns-are-due-imminently-final-tips-to-file-on-time-freelance-uk/

TurboTax Review 2023: This Online Tax Software Still Dominates Quick summary: 1. Whether you're filing your taxes for the first time or you're an experienced tax filer, TurboTax can help you organize your tax information and deftly guide you through the process of completing your federal and state tax returns. 2. You're simply sending your tax documents to a CPA or tax preparer, so you're not using any of TurboTax's interface -- it's just a way to find a qualified tax preparer through TurboTax. 3. Its ease of use and tax expertise will eliminate any concerns about filing your tax return correctly and getting your maximum tax refund #biyro #construction #cash #taxes #taxpreparer More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/turbotax-review-2023-this-online-tax-software-still-dominates/

Freelancer Payments Methods: What You Should Know Quick summary: 1. Use a reliable payment method: Use a reliable and secure payment method, such as a bank transfer or a payment platform like PayPal. 2. To pay freelancers via a freelancer platform, you will need to create an account on the platform and add your payment information. 3. From there, you will enter the freelancer's email address and the amount you want to pay, and then complete the payment using your preferred payment method. 4. To pay a freelancer using PayPal, you will need to have a PayPal account and the freelancer will need to have a PayPal account as well #biyro #artbasel #thelightthatinspiresfromwithin #design #sunnus More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelancer-payments-methods-what-you-should-know/

Best freelance tools for creatives: make 2023 your best year yet Recent highlights: 1. While Harvest offers a broad range of features, including invoicing software, project management, expenses, and online payments, time tracking is its strong suit. 2. ClickUp is a project management and collaboration platform that provides a user-friendly interface to manage your projects and tasks and track your time. 3. It supports a wide range of file formats and offers a wide range of layout and design features, including support for colour management, CMYK printing, and importing and editing vector graphics #biyro #nyc #friends #photooftheday #family More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/best-freelance-tools-for-creatives-make-2023-your-best-year-yet/

How to Find Reliable Freelancers Recent highlights: 1. If your business gets a bad reputation in the circles freelancers run in, it's going to be hard to get good freelancers to do work for you. 2. The better you treat your current freelancers, the more likely they are to recommend your company to other freelancers. 3. It can be an effortful endeavor, but one that will pay off time and time again when you have a roster of reliable freelancers to turn to. 4. But finding good freelancers isn't the same thing as simply finding any freelancer #biyro #miami #losangeles #wynwood #portland More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-to-find-reliable-freelancers/

American freelancers' healthcare hustle Recent highlights: 1. As only the third leader of Freelancers Union since its founding in 1995, Rafael is committed to engaging with freelancers across the country, listening to their concerns, amplifying their voices in important policy debates, and continuing to strengthen and expand a movement that serves a broad spectrum of independent workers and helps them thrive in a fast-changing economy. 2. … expanding the social safety net so that freelancers are paid on time,  so that freelancers have access to affordable health insurance, [so] that they have programs like Paid Leave, for example, available to them #biyro #illustrator #design #creative #tshirts More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/american-freelancers-healthcare-hustle/

5 Reasons Freelancers Might Not Want to Join Your Team Recent highlights: 1. Solar Staff works with over 1,750 clients and more than 750,000 freelancers and offers talent onboarding, task management, security checks, payments made to 190+ countries and territories, copyright rights transactions and tax payments for freelancers from different jurisdictions. 2. Independent contractors are highly educated, motivated and optimistic about their career prospects, so the companies that address freelancers' concerns will be able to attract top talent and close the talent gap sooner #biyro #miami #bogota #tokyo #foodoverdose More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/5-reasons-freelancers-might-not-want-to-join-your-team/

Successful Working Relationship With Freelancers Recent highlights: 1. Just like regular employees receive feedback on their work, freelance workers too should receive that. 2. Freelancers, at times, are busier than regular employees, as they have to handle all the responsibilities that generally a team handles in an office setting. 3. While it is easy to onboard freelance workers, maintaining a good working relationship might be challenging if regular work ethics are not followed. 4. The content of the communication is different for permanent employees and freelancers #biyro #bogota #commission #thelightthatinspiresfromwithin #artbasel More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/successful-working-relationship-with-freelancers/