My Self-Employed Life

I earned more in 2012 than I ever have. My total 2012 tax bill is more than I made at my first job out of college. Actually, it’s more than I earned at my second post-college job. And while I paid quite a bit in estimated taxes last year, I still owe more. A lot […]

When I originally planned to produce my new line of bags, I thought the hardest part would have been printing the 600 pieces of fabric for the bags by hand. Turned out, that was the easiest part. I know how to print. I know who to ask if I have problems; I work at a

A friend of mine hosts craft workshops and was recently asked by the management of a large-ish local craft fair to host a one-day workshop at an upcoming fair. My friend sent over her proposal with her pricing, and the manager responded, “Oh, we can’t afford to pay you. But you can pass out your

As some of you may know, I’ve had dual careers for the past three years: artist and human resources consultant. I’d been happy doing both, working with my consulting clients a few days per week, and spending the rest of my time working on my art. My consulting work paid the bills (and I genuinely
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