According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6% of people are self-employed, but almost 71% of Americans want to work for themselves. While this could result from the “grass is always greener” mentality, it could actually be the fear of failure that’s holding you back. There are plenty of benefits that come with being self-employed, but finding stable work and a decent work-life balance can be a challenge at first.
Here’s how to succeed when you’re self-employed. Pay Close Attention to Your Taxes Unlike employees, freelancers have to pay a 15.3% self-employment tax and quarterly taxes once their tax […]The post How to Succeed When You’re Self-Employed: 5 Important Things to Know appeared first on Ms. Career Girl.