What to Do When a Client Does Not Pay You
Work the steps in order instead of stewing. What to send, when to stop working, and how to decide whether it is worth chasing.
Read the article →How to Raise Your Rates With Clients You Already Have
Do the math first, give real notice, say it in four sentences, and decide in advance what you will do if someone says no.
Read the article →1099-NEC vs 1099-K: Which Form Should You Expect?
One comes from the client, one comes from the payment app, and sometimes both show up for the same dollar. What each form is, and what to do when it is wrong.
Read the article →How to Get Your First Freelance Client (Even Without a Portfolio)
Start with the people who already know you. Here is how to make the ask, set a price you will not resent, and turn one job into the next.
Read the article →How to Disclose Affiliate Links the Way the FTC Expects
A footer note is not enough, and neither is the word “affiliate” on its own. Here is the plain-English version of what the FTC expects.
Read the article →Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Side Hustle Income?
Side income is taxable whether or not anyone sends you a form. Here is what you owe, when it is due, and how to keep it from becoming a surprise.
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