Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Bookkeeping Software Should I Use to Freelance?
If you're thinking of hanging out your shingle or have just done so, you might wonder whether to use bookkeeping software and, if so, what to use. I …
1 year, 5 months ago
How Freelancers Can Avoid Self Employment Tax
Episode 77
When you go off on your own, at least in the US, you might be in for a rude tax awakening. In this video, I talk about what self-employment tax is, a…
1 year, 6 months ago
Which Meetings with Clients Should I Bill For?
Episode 76
You're a freelancer and doing regular work with your clients. If you bill by the hour or, more generally, for time and materials, which meetings shou…
1 year, 6 months ago
When Do You Look Too Much Like an Employee?
Episode 75
Freelancers, especially newbie freelancers, can find themselves caught in situations where their only, large, 40-hour-per week client starts to treat…
1 year, 7 months ago
Is California a Bad Place to Start a Business or Practice?
Episode 74
I've been asked this more than once, but eventually got around to doing a video about it. Rumor has it that California is "business-unfriendly," and,…
1 year, 7 months ago
Should I Run Away If Someone Offers Equity?
Episode 73
It's a situation that a lot of techies can relate to. Someone comes along and offers you a stake in their business, instead of money, if you build th…
1 year, 7 months ago
Is It Okay to "Fake It 'til You Make It?"
Episode 72
We've all heard the phrase "hake it 'til you make it." A reader asked me if this is a good mantra to live by.
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1 year, 8 months ago
What is the Best Way for Freelancers to Get Paid?
Episode 70
Wire Transfer? Check? Cash? If you're just starting out as a freelancer, what's the best way to get paid?
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1 year, 8 months ago
Should I Approach Freelancing Differently During a Recession
Episode 71
At the time of recording, there's a good bit of uncertainty about the economy. Against that backdrop, as a freelancer, should you approach your work …
1 year, 8 months ago
What is My (Erik's) Worst Client Experience?
Episode 69
One of the questions that came up in my reader/viewer backlog was specific to me and my background. What is/was my worst experience with a client?
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1 year, 8 months ago