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Redistribution & Your Client: What Would You Do?

Posted on by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: All at Once by The Airborne Toxic Event What a busy day! I worked on one project –one that isn’t quite finished — and I have two waiting in the wings. How bad was it? I was sitting here at 8 pm taking my online courses. Today will be full-on work. I…

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Tears, Smiles, and Money

Posted on by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Ten Thousand Words by The Avett Brothers Sometimes the busy weekends can be busy in good ways. After a slightly rocky beginning, my weekend ended on a high note. Friday night I barely remember. I stepped away from this computer exhausted, having had a week that started before 9 am and…

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Friday Randomness

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What’s on the iPod: Hypocritical Kiss by Jack White Last day to save! Sign up for the 8 Top Tax-Saving Strategies for Freelancers webinar and get $25 off the price! Just $49.95 gets you money-saving tax advice, and over $374 worth of goodies! Sign up here. Just $49.95 — less than you pay for cable! A…

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Entrecard, Exitcard

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What’s on the iPod: Hardliners by Holcombe Waller Ready for tax season? It’s not too early to learn how to save big on your taxes with some smart deductions and simple record-keeping. Join guest presenter Julian Block for a special webinar – 8 Top Tax-Saving Strategies for Freelancers sponsored by Anne Wayman and me. Julian’s the guy to…

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Marketing Strategy: Reliability

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What’s on the iPod: Runaways by The Killers Ready for tax season? It’s not too early to learn how to save big on your taxes with some smart deductions and simple record-keeping. Join guest presenter Julian Block for a special webinar – 8 Top Tax-Saving Strategies for Freelancers sponsored by Anne Wayman and me. Julian’s the…

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Rabbit Recovery

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What’s on the iPod: Jezebelle by Blaudzun SAVE BIG ON TAX WEBINAR: If you don’t know your Schedule C from a hole in the ground or if you have questions about deductions, losses, extensions, or self-employment taxes, join Anne Wayman and me and our special guest presenter, Julian Block for this special webinar – 8 Top Tax-saving Strategies for…

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Weekends and Freedom

Posted on by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: State Hospital by Frightened Rabbit News for all you tax-averse freelancers: If you don’t know your Schedule C from a hole in the ground or if you have questions about deductions, losses, extensions, or self-employment taxes, join Anne Wayman and me and our special guest presenter, Julian Block for this special webinar…

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Know Your Goods

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What’s on the iPod: Untitled (Love Song) by Counting Crows Had a bit of a fractured day yesterday. Had a small string of revisions on the large client project, and that consumed a good bit of the day. Also, it was my daughter’s birthday, so I had to dash out and finish final preparations midday….

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Getting the Financial Ducks in a Row

Posted on by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Unfaithful by Rihanna Wow. I’d forgotten what it was like to have a little free time. Yesterday I revised one document, edited another, and then had time to do whatever I wanted. I looked for more work (glutton for punishment), attended my online course (if you’ve not checked out the free…

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Open Thread: What are Your Requirements?

Posted on by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Yes I’m Cold by Chris Bathgate Interesting day yesterday. I spent much of it unraveling notes and charts from a client conference call. I was able to put together a rough draft so that the client has something to work with. I’m certain this one will come back a few times….

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  1. Devon Ellington Avatar
    Devon Ellington

    I hate the phone. I wouldn't have one if I could get away with it. I've added costs of phone calls in 15-minute increments to my contracts. 99% of so-called work-related phone calls are a waste of time.

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  2. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    I agree with all of these, Lori. I would also add that I like it when the client is actually ready to move forward–nothing like putting some time and effort into an initial draft or brainstorming session only to have the plug pulled because of circumstances (i.e., budget, lack of clear direction, etc.) If I'm ready to get started, it's always nice when the client is, too!

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  3. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    All of the above.

    I like your way of paying taxes as you go – I assumed the IRS would charge a penalty for, you know, having to deposit more checks. How do you handle sending payments in when not using the quarterly "vouchers"?

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  4. Anne Wayman Avatar
    Anne Wayman

    All of the above plus ample pay and a sense of partnership with me in the project.

    There are also certain belief systems I can't work with effectively, particularly when the project requires promoting those.

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  5. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    I don't mind the phone, Devon, but I mind very much PR people who don't follow instructions. I had one call the other day after my query intentionally left out my phone number. Pushy.

    Sara, that's been a problem in the past for me, too. After a while, you can just tell when they're going to talk it to death. 🙂

    Paula, I just pay them electronically. No stubs involved anyway, so they don't seem to care. So far, no penalties (save for an underpayment on the total in April of about eight bucks).

    Anne, exactly. Partnership is essential. Right now, I'm working with a great client who is a true partner. I feel part of their team. That's a great way to work.

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