Ben Shanbrom, Author at Nation1099 https://nation1099.com/author/ben-shanbrom/ Advance Freelance Career and Freelance Business Advice Wed, 12 Feb 2020 21:11:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://nation1099.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-Nation1099-FinalLogo-1-32x32.png Ben Shanbrom, Author at Nation1099 https://nation1099.com/author/ben-shanbrom/ 32 32 The Best Freelance Websites and Marketplaces – Updated List of Freelance Job Sites https://nation1099.com/freelance-websites-need-know/ https://nation1099.com/freelance-websites-need-know/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:00:15 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=539 The Best Freelance Websites and Marketplaces – Updated List of Freelance Job Sites

*Updated monthly* We track the best freelance websites to grow your freelance career. We discuss over 35 places to find freelance jobs. Organized by niche and with several new freelance sites for 2018. Find the gig economy website that works best for you.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelance-websites-need-know/feed/ 19 Conquer Freelance Taxes & Independent Contractor Tax Deductions https://nation1099.com/freelance-taxes-independent-contractor-tax-deductions/ https://nation1099.com/freelance-taxes-independent-contractor-tax-deductions/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2018 14:00:14 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=528 Conquer Freelance Taxes & Independent Contractor Tax Deductions

Self-employment tax? Estimated taxes? Freelance taxes and tax write offs can be a little tricky for first-time freelancers. We’ll clear it all up here.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelance-taxes-independent-contractor-tax-deductions/feed/ 4 The SEP-IRA explained — Retirement Planning For the SoloPrenueur https://nation1099.com/sep-ira/ https://nation1099.com/sep-ira/#respond Sun, 04 Mar 2018 13:20:48 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=1016 The SEP-IRA explained — Retirement Planning For the SoloPrenueur

Freelancers and consultants do have access to tax-advantaged retirement accounts to replace their old workplace 401k plan. The SEP-IRA is one of the best ways to make sure you are building long-term financial security while enjoying the independence of freelance work. Check out this basic explainer.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/sep-ira/feed/ 0 How Better Initial Consultation Skills Get You Better Freelance Clients https://nation1099.com/initial-consultation/ https://nation1099.com/initial-consultation/#respond Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:16:07 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=1078 How Better Initial Consultation Skills Get You Better Freelance Clients

The initial consultation with your freelance clients sets the tone of your relationship and sets the conditions for success. Long-term business growth depends providing a lot of value to your clients now. This outline of strong consultation practices will get your projects off on the right foot.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/initial-consultation/feed/ 0 8 Best E-Learning Websites for Freelancers https://nation1099.com/best-e-learning-websites-freelancers/ https://nation1099.com/best-e-learning-websites-freelancers/#respond Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:54:55 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=1365 8 Best E-Learning Websites for Freelancers

More freelancers are advancing their careers with online courses. There are many great e-learning websites for freelancers who want to grow their skills on their own terms. We weigh their pros and cons of some of the most common online learning sites.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/best-e-learning-websites-freelancers/feed/ 0 Stop doing that! 4 Bad Habits Keeping You From Getting Better Projects https://nation1099.com/bad-habits-better-projects/ https://nation1099.com/bad-habits-better-projects/#respond Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:30:05 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=1083 Stop doing that! 4 Bad Habits Keeping You From Getting Better Projects

Having a hard time landing those elusive higher quality jobs? Getting better projects requires stronger discipline and some honest self-evaluation.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/bad-habits-better-projects/feed/ 0 When Do I Begin Freelancing Full-Time? https://nation1099.com/freelancing-full-time-2/ https://nation1099.com/freelancing-full-time-2/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:57:25 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=533 When Do I Begin Freelancing Full-Time?

Can't wait to begin freelancing full-time? Make sure you’ve thought through these essential points before you quit your 9-to-5 in dramatic fashion!

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelancing-full-time-2/feed/ 0 Self Promotion 101 for Shy Freelancers https://nation1099.com/self-promotion-101-shy-freelancers/ https://nation1099.com/self-promotion-101-shy-freelancers/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:07:22 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=904 Self Promotion 101 for Shy Freelancers

Does the gig economy have room for introverts? Yes! But shy freelancers still face some big challenges. An introvert offers his thoughts.

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Don’t allow anxiety to keep you from getting the freelance rate you deserve. Understand your worth and let your pricing reflect it. This article is going to walk you through the negotiating script you need to increase your freelance fees and make more money.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelance-rate-2/feed/ 0 Establish Yourself and Get Jobs on Upwork https://nation1099.com/establish-get-jobs-on-upwork/ https://nation1099.com/establish-get-jobs-on-upwork/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:17:14 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=902 Establish Yourself and Get Jobs on Upwork

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]]> https://nation1099.com/establish-get-jobs-on-upwork/feed/ 0 You Can Do It! Get Freelance Writing Jobs For Beginners In Just Weeks https://nation1099.com/freelance-writing-jobs-for-beginners-make-money-writing/ https://nation1099.com/freelance-writing-jobs-for-beginners-make-money-writing/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:22:13 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=2389 You Can Do It! Get Freelance Writing Jobs For Beginners In Just Weeks

Hear from experts who help you make money as a writer. These tips focus on landing great freelance writing jobs for beginners. If you are new to the gig economy and just getting your freelance career started, start here.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelance-writing-jobs-for-beginners-make-money-writing/feed/ 2 How to Find a Mastermind Group for Freelancers . . . Or to Start and Run One Yourself https://nation1099.com/find-a-mastermind-group/ https://nation1099.com/find-a-mastermind-group/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2017 12:31:44 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=535 How to Find a Mastermind Group for Freelancers . . . Or to Start and Run One Yourself

No more procrastinating – find a mastermind group or start one of your own. This complete guide defines what a mastermind group is, describes types of groups, suggests formats, provides sample agendas and shows what to do if you are running a mastermind group.

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Tired of the same old freelancing platforms? Our roundup of independent consulting websites and marketplaces helps you find independent consulting jobs with serious clients. The consulting work on these sites is for highly-skilled independent contractors who have been vetted for valuable gigs.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/independent-consulting-jobs-tools/feed/ 11 Find and Choose the Best Coworking Spaces For Your Freelance Work https://nation1099.com/cowork-find-coworking-space/ https://nation1099.com/cowork-find-coworking-space/#respond Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:56:54 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=905 Find and Choose the Best Coworking Spaces For Your Freelance Work

Coworking can add juice to your freelance business. But they aren't all suited to indendent workers. Our guide to finding the best coworking spaces for you.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/cowork-find-coworking-space/feed/ 0 How This Freelance Cartoonist Builds Business Through New Channels https://nation1099.com/freelance-cartoonist/ https://nation1099.com/freelance-cartoonist/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:28:46 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=3456 How This Freelance Cartoonist Builds Business Through New Channels

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelance-cartoonist/feed/ 0 How Many Different Freelance Careers Do You Know Of? We’ve Found Over 130 So Far https://nation1099.com/freelance-careers-types-freelance-jobs/ https://nation1099.com/freelance-careers-types-freelance-jobs/#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2017 17:45:24 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=3055 How Many Different Freelance Careers Do You Know Of? We’ve Found Over 130 So Far

We wanted to create the most comprehensive list of freelance careers that show how the gig economy is growing. Check out 130+ types of freelance jobs.

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]]> https://nation1099.com/freelance-digital-artist/feed/ 0 Finding Success in Freelance Video Production and Still Prioritizing Family Life https://nation1099.com/freelance-video-production/ https://nation1099.com/freelance-video-production/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:41:50 +0000 http://nation1099.com/?p=3244 Finding Success in Freelance Video Production and Still Prioritizing Family Life

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You want to "push go," but aren't sure how to get clients. A client profile will help you pinpoint your ideal prospects and win them over strategically.

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