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If you are like most freelancers, you likely started freelancing as a side business while continuing to work at a different full-time job. As long as you freelanced only on a part-time business, it likely made sense to just report the income you earned from it as miscellaneous income on your tax returns. At some point, however, you may need to establish a formal legal structure …

Being self-employed offers many perks, including the freedom to set your own hours, write your own policies, and choose your own customers. However, the never-pleasant process of filing and paying your taxes is even more onerous when you're a self-employed worker. With foresight, research and proper planning, however, you can make sure that your finances are all in order when i …

So you want to become a paragon of e-commerce? You may not aspire to someday topple the likes of Amazon and eBay from their lofty perches, but you can certainly stand to take a lesson from their approaches to customer service. Creating a steadfast return policy is a critical aspect of doing business in the digital ecosystem.Why Do You Need a Return Policy?Digital merchants impl …

If you are an independent contractor or the owner of a small business, it is important to file an accurate tax return. Even though you still strive to make a profit, you may not want to skimp when it is time to file your tax forms. Today, you have the option to use convenient software enabling you to file forms in a less complicated way than filling out forms by hand.  …

Sales and marketing are vital parts of any business that wants to see long-term success, but not everyone knows the difference between the two concepts. Those who want to get ahead and to stay relevant in an evolving market must understand the role that these factors play in the bottom lines of the companies that they manage. Some professionals overlook the importance of m …