Independent Contractor

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The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. With the advent of digital platforms and the increasing demand for flexible work arrangements, the gig economy has grown significantly in recent years. …

If you are an independent industrial designer or want to be one, you will likely come across clients who pay with royalties, where you usually don’t get paid upfront but instead collect a percentage of the profits of a given project or product. …

If you’re starting a business or considering hiring someone to complete a specific job, you may have come across the term “independent contractor.” But who exactly is an independent contractor and how are they different from employees? …

As an independent contractor, managing your finances can be a challenge. You have to take care of everything from invoicing to taxes. One way to ease the burden is to write off expenses on your tax returns. Writing off expenses is a way to reduce your taxable income, which can…

Oh, I look forward to this, and I dread it. Pretty much since I left home at the age of 18, I’ve lived in one apartment or another as the perpetual bachelorette (never married, no children, currently single). I have embraced a lifetime of apartment living.

In this year’s State of the Union address to the American people, President Joe Biden called for the passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, among a slew of other appeals to the American worker. During the speech, Biden stated, “Pass the PRO Act because workers have…

Mystery Shopping This week I decided to try out mystery shopping for the first time. I’m going to a relatively nice restaurant in town to eat their organic food. The pay is low and so is the budget for food. I get paid $15 and have a $65 food budget…

Are there actual differences between a sole proprietor and an independent contractor? Employers often incorrectly use independent contractors in place of a sole proprietor. And even though there are similarities between the two kinds of service providers, there are distinct differences. Before you start a business, it is important to…