Working for Yourself
Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants
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Be your own boss -- easily, efficiently and successfully -- with this bestseller!Whether you're an independent contractor, freelancer, or consultant, it all adds up to the same thing: You need to be more aware of laws and taxes than the average person.Fortunately, Working for Yourself provides all the information you need to stay on top of it all. An independent contractor himself, Stephen Fishman shows you everything you need to know to:meet business start-up requirementspick a business structureset up home or outside officesobtain permits and licensesprice your services or productscomply wit
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…as business structure, taxes and contracts. I would consider it a beginner's book on freelancing. For a little more depth on the business side of freelancing, I strongly recommend the following book: Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants, by Stephen Fishman J.D.
on “Career.fork() - How To Thrive As A Freelance Developer” ↗I don't have good citations for these figures, but I'm pulling this out of Stephen Fishman's book "Working for Yourself." In one informal survey of self-employed people it was found those who charged fixed fees earned on average 150% more than those who charged by the hour for the same services. In another survey by a…
on “How to charge clients: flat fee vs. hourly rate?” ↗