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!@#$%! · 06.26.2007, 03:09 PM

project management-- deal with clients online. has writeboards that let you edit your copy. post messages. chat. file sharing. even time keeping with the expen$ive accounts.

fyi i have a friend who makes nice coin as a writer and used to freelance in ireland & seattle. if you have questions let me know.

one thing she insists upon-- HAVE A CONTRACT. oh yes.

the thing i learned at the SBA: 4 people you'll need
1) lawyer
2) accountant
3) insurance guy
4) tech person

in your case 4) might be covered. one thing i was gonna say, dell tech support for consumer lappies is in india, but for business it's in north america. o well. the insurance guy-- insure your laptop and what have you. the lawer you're gonna need to write you a contract and to back you up in case of trouble-- ive had my share of fucks stiffing me for work done-- if you have a contract, you can make it so they pay your legal fees if you have to sue them. if you're not gonna incorporate but just run it as a sole ownership just keep your receipts until you can talk to an accountant who'll tell you what you can deduct, etc. you'll have to ask questions about taxes (to charge or not, to pay or not), how to set up your books, etc. saves a LOT of time &headaches at tax time to do that in advance. quickbooks can btw maintain all that pretty easy. you can download free quickbooks & experiment for yourself.

all this may sound like bullshit but it's good mental health, & besides, it's good practice for your future record store.

have fun.

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ps what are your fees as a writer? pm me.

06.26.2007, 03:09 PM	#44
!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,732	project management-- deal with clients online. has writeboards that let you edit your copy. post messages. chat. file sharing. even time keeping with the expen$ive accounts. fyi i have a friend who makes nice coin as a writer and used to freelance in ireland & seattle. if you have questions let me know. one thing she insists upon-- HAVE A CONTRACT. oh yes. the thing i learned at the SBA: 4 people you'll need 1) lawyer 2) accountant 3) insurance guy 4) tech person in your case 4) might be covered. one thing i was gonna say, dell tech support for consumer lappies is in india, but for business it's in north america. o well. the insurance guy-- insure your laptop and what have you. the lawer you're gonna need to write you a contract and to back you up in case of trouble-- ive had my share of fucks stiffing me for work done-- if you have a contract, you can make it so they pay your legal fees if you have to sue them. if you're not gonna incorporate but just run it as a sole ownership just keep your receipts until you can talk to an accountant who'll tell you what you can deduct, etc. you'll have to ask questions about taxes (to charge or not, to pay or not), how to set up your books, etc. saves a LOT of time &headaches at tax time to do that in advance. quickbooks can btw maintain all that pretty easy. you can download free quickbooks & experiment for yourself. all this may sound like bullshit but it's good mental health, & besides, it's good practice for your future record store. have fun. -- ps what are your fees as a writer? pm me.
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