5 Annoying Situations for Freelancers and Small Business Owners and How to Respond to Them

5 Annoying Situations for Freelancers and Small Business Owners and How to Respond to Them

Along with the benefits of being a freelancer, or running your own small business, come some aggravating problems. These hassles will occasionally occur, so you should be ready for them. Here are my solutions to the most common issues. Late or No Payment Always bill your clients promptly, as soon as you finish a project. Generally, you should expect to be paid within 30 days, so if you don’t get paid in six weeks, you need to be assertive. Follo…

Small Business Owners Are Not as Financially Prepared as They May Think, According to TD Bank Survey - S. Florida Business & Wealth

Across the U.S., at a baseline, nearly all (94%) small business owners (SBOs) believe that their company is financially prepared for the next 12 to 18 months. But peel back the layers, and SBOs may not actually be as ready as they imply. Nearly three-fourths (72%) of owners believe they can withstand revenue shortfalls for just two quarters – or less – before becoming concerned about the future of their business – and 43% of owners said their bu…