Are you inside IR35? – the latest guide for freelance contractors

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1. And as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) continues to update its guidance, many questions still remain, for example around the issue of employer National Insurance contributions and who will ultimately pick up the tab for this additional tax burden when a contractor is deemed to be 'inside IR35'.

2. Where it's up to the client to assess status, they must outline their decision, and reasons behind it, in a Status Determination Statement (SDS) sent directly to the contractor

#biyro #business #taxes #fortlauderdale #bookkeeping

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/are-you-inside-ir35-the-latest-guide-for-freelance-contractors/

Estimated taxes for 2022: What they are, who needs to pay them, and when they're due

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1. You may be charged a penalty if: You forgot to pay estimated taxes or your payment was for less than 90% of the tax amount owedIn some cases, you overpaidIf you want to delve further into estimated tax penalties and conditions of a waiver, see the instructions in IRS form 2210.

2. Essentially, estimated tax allows you to prepay a portion of your income tax every few months to avoid paying a lump sum on Tax Day. 

3. However, if your state does levy income taxes, you will make estimated tax payments using the same deadlines for federal taxes

#biyro #womenownedbusiness #entrepreneur #taxrefund #business

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/estimated-taxes-for-2022-what-they-are-who-needs-to-pay-them-and-when-theyre-due/

What Happened to WeWork? The True Story Behind 'WeCrashed

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1. While you could rent a desk for as long or, crucially, as little as you liked, WeWork had to pay the whole rent for the space regardless — meaning the company began to bleed cash.

2. Neumann pitched WeWork as a movement and ran his company accordingly.

3. Despite broadcasting themselves as the next tech firm to shake up our lives, WeWork was actually an old school real-estate firm, which meant the huge cash injections they received didn't go as far as they would in the tech firms they were modelling themselves on, as they had all the IRL overheads of old-school landlords

#biyro #smallbusiness #atlanta #brooklyn #business

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/what-happened-to-wework-the-true-story-behind-wecrashed/

As the ranks of freelancers swell, the taxman cometh for those in Arlington

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1. Customers can get confused and think that they should pay a flat fee for gross receipts up to $100,000, plus the tax rate on the remaining receipts, however, the correct amount to file and pay is based on multiplying the total gross receipts by the tax rate, said Susan Anderson, the communications director for Arlington's Office of the Commissioner of Revenue.

2. Independent workers can deduct their expenses from their state and federal taxes, but locally, Arlington's Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) tax collects on pre-expense revenue, or gross receipts

#biyro #fortlauderdale #businessowner #creditrestoration #business

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/as-the-ranks-of-freelancers-swell-the-taxman-cometh-for-those-in-arlington/

How I Got Here: Freelance content creator and social media manager Carmen Azzopardi on taking that career leap

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1. When she's not Dyspnea's PR Fairy or Raq Apparel's Marketing and Social Media Manager, Carmen is a Sydney-based freelance writer and content creator.

2. After I spent a year realising I did in fact want to be back in the fashion and media world, I worked as a marketing manager for a fast fashion brand (yuck) and began creating content for Dyspnea on the side.

3. While Carmen switches between her professional life with a 24/7 content creator role, it's the wisdom she's learnt – from her experiences and those of friends around her – that made her the incredible industry balancing act she is today

#biyro #love #creative #business #blogger

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-i-got-here-freelance-content-creator-and-social-media-manager-carmen-azzopardi-on-taking-that-career-leap/

Freelancer : 2021 Financial & Directors Report Correction

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1. Gross Payment Volume (GPV) is calculated as the total payments to Freelancer and Escrow users for products and services transacted through the Freelancer and Escrow websites plus total Freelancer and Escrow revenue.

2. Your Directors submit the financial report of Freelancer Limited (the Company) for the year ended 31 December 2021.

3. FREELANCER LIMITED (ASX:FLN): CORRECTION TO NOTE 4 OF 2021 FINANCIAL AND DIRECTORS REPORT

#biyro #freelance #streaming #artforsale #business

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelancer-2021-financial-directors-report-correction/

Top platforms where data scientists can find remote jobs

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1. The platform connects companies with highly skilled freelance experts and management consultants to bridge talent gaps, reinforce their teams, and support their transformation projects across all functional areas, including strategy, marketing and sales to operations, technology, and IT quickly and cost-effectively.

2. Turing is a Palo Alto-based 'deep' jobs platform that allows software developers/ data scientists to work with top US firms from the comfort of their homes.

3. F6S lists jobs for remote positions and locations; jobs can also be searched based on compensation and equity

#biyro #instagram #usa #business #science

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/top-platforms-where-data-scientists-can-find-remote-jobs/

How To Be A Freelance Video Editor

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1. The right equipment and skills Sufficient market knowledge Niche services to reach your audience A legal business structure Strong marketing to earn clients Finances organised for successTo prepare for your freelance career, next you may want to check out our article on common freelancer challenges and how to overcome them. 

2. Do you want to turn your video editing skills into a profitable freelance business?

3. Now that you know how to be a freelance video editor, you can use this guide to transform your business idea into reality

#biyro #business_card #businessopportunity #instabusiness #smallbusinessshoutout

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-to-be-a-freelance-video-editor/

Oxford Climate Journalism Network announces second cohort

Quick summary:

1. Daniella Cheslow is a US reporter based in Washington DC; she is the DC audio reporter for The Wall Street Journal.

2. Jose Alison Kentish is a freelance science and health journalist from Dominica; she is based in Roseau and her work appears in Inter Press News Service, BBC Future Planet and Inverse Science.

3. Pere Bosch is a Spanish reporter based in Sant Feliu de Llobregat; he is an Anchor and Reporter at TV3

#biyro #business #music #love #art

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/oxford-climate-journalism-network-announces-second-cohort/

Donald Long of Spartanburg SC on Local Government Management Consulting

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1. Dr. Donald Long and Carolyn Long of Spartanburg, SC both note that local government management consultants provide a variety of services to improve the operations or a municipality—whether that be by cutting costs, reducing inefficiencies, or developing better plans of action to complete municipal projects.

2. Local government management consultants are professionals who provide a variety of services to municipalities, including advice on how to improve the efficiency of operations, reduce costs, create plans and budgets, as well as provide guidance on the best practices for municipal operations

#biyro #consulting #business #usa #workspermits

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/donald-long-of-spartanburg-sc-on-local-government-management-consulting/

5 Creative Freelance Niches to Explore in 2022

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1. A freelancer who does content refreshing needs to have a strong content SEO skill set, said Amanda Sellers, a content strategist and HubSpot's historical optimization manager.

2. Link building and blogger outreach are in-demand freelancer skills among content agencies, digital public relations (PR) firms, and marketing companies.

3. In fact, a 2022 Semrush study found that 65 percent of companies that are successful at content marketing perform content audits at least twice a year

#biyro #socialmedia #business #marketing #branding

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/5-creative-freelance-niches-to-explore-in-2022/

Autonomo: What you need to know about being self-employed in Spain - Olive Press News Spain

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1. If you live in Spain for 183 days a year, you're considered a tax resident and are obliged to declare your worldwide income and pay income tax called 'Impuestos sobre la Renta de Personas Físicas' (IRPF).

2. Once you're 'alta' as an autonomo, you must pay a monthly fee to the Hacienda and submit quarterly VAT and income tax returns – this usually involves employing a 'gestor' to do your accounts.

3. Estate agent, Matthew Wood of Lanjaron Properties, says: Reducing the barriers to entry would actually increase tax income for the Hacienda if more people paid a fair rate

#biyro #accountant #taxrefund #business #browardcounty

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/autonomo-what-you-need-to-know-about-being-self-employed-in-spain-olive-press-news-spain/

7 ways you can use Canva as a freelance writer - usa news

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1. You can choose to jot down your ideas on a piece of paper, but using online tools like Canva will give you more freedom if you want to get creative.

2. There are several tools to help you create pins on Canva, including an easy-to-use template that automatically resizes your project before you start.

3. Canva has many free templates to help you draw a mind map of your ideas without sacrificing aesthetics

#biyro #graphics #etsysellersofinstagram #business #blogger

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/7-ways-you-can-use-canva-as-a-freelance-writer-usa-news/

TOP 5 Best Freelance Websites to Find Work in 2022

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1. It is assessed that around 60% of the US labor force have surrendered their conventional positions for outsourcing, a number that is supposed to develop with time as the two organizations, and individuals the same start to understand the worth and benefits of outsourcing.

2. Even though outsourcing is by all accounts reasonable for the two organizations and people hoping to be independent, getting everything rolling with outsourcing can be meticulously troublesome.

3. Fiverr is one of the most famous Outsourcing Destinations assuming you are searching for speedy positions that are reasonable

#biyro #office #entrepreneur #virtualassistance #business

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/top-5-best-freelance-websites-to-find-work-in-2022/

5 Common Freelancer Onboarding Questions Tech Solutions Are Solving

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1. While many freelancers are excellent workers who turn in work on time, companies need to have policies and procedures in place to handle difficult situations with contract workers. 

2. Companies must figure out how to onboard remotely in a fast, efficient, and compliant way, which raises a few key questions that tech companies can resolve. 

3. Sites like Rocket Lawyer and HoneyBook help businesses and contractors to draft written expectations that cover confidentiality, ownership, explicit tasks and goals, transparent payment rates, and termination

#biyro #blockchain #ycombinator #business #smallbiz

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/5-common-freelancer-onboarding-questions-tech-solutions-are-solving/

6 Steps to Starting Your Freelance Business - SoundGirls.org

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1. If you are disciplined with your budget and hone more skills that can be monetized, in time you'll arrive at that place where you can replace the day job income with freelance income.

2. I created this worksheet (opt into my email address and I'll send it to you here) that helps you organize your priorities in order of the absolute must-dos/must-haves (for some people, it's their day job, for others, it's their gym time).

3. If you are still working a day job and only have time to allocate 5 hours a week to do side freelance work, then start there

#biyro #finance #mexico #hustle #business

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/6-steps-to-starting-your-freelance-business-soundgirlsorg/

The Success story of Sami Ullah, a hardworking Fiverr and Upwork Freelancer - Freelance Hero Pakistan

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1. By 2018, my gut feeling started urging me to get more productive on Fiverr, so I started uploading more gigs, and orders started piling in.

2. I became a level 2 seller on Fiverr and completed up to 300+ projects, but in 2022 my Fiverr account closed down due to a silly mistake that was just a small setback in my long journey to success.

3. I offered YouTube SEO, graphics designing, WordPress website designing, and interactive portfolio designing

#biyro #behance #graphicdesigner #rap #business

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/the-success-story-of-sami-ullah-a-hardworking-fiverr-and-upwork-freelancer-freelance-hero-pakistan/

At A Career Crossroads? 3 Exercises To Get You Unstuck

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1. In Decision Time by Laurence Alison and Dr. Neil Shortland, one of the key decision mistakes people make is belaboring over a decision they actually don't have to make.

2. The above three exercises focus on getting you unstuck in this moment so you can continue the work of looking for your next job or project, and leave the actual take-it-or-leave-it decision till later.

3. This Baltimore freelancer might write about their ideal freelance projects – types of clients, scope of projects, rates they're charging

#biyro #success #goals #business #yolo

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/at-a-career-crossroads-3-exercises-to-get-you-unstuck/

If you're looking for a side hustle, avoid these job sites

Quick summary:

1. Unfortunately, some rotten job sites snare even careful freelancers with marketing come-ons that make these sites sound good.

2. Kyte is a car rental company that enlists freelancers to deliver cars to the site's renters and pick the vehicle up when the renter is ready to return the vehicle.

3. Specifically, these rotten job sites pay dramatically less than promised; charge high fees for worthless services or demand that you spend plenty of your own money to work for negligible return

#biyro #hookmaster #protools #business #allmusic

More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/if-youre-looking-for-a-side-hustle-avoid-these-job-sites/