There are a few things people are concerned about online shopping, be it their credit card information being at risk, the security of their mobile transaction, or not being able to get a refund if the item they purchased is unsatisfactory.
Others may not be able to use their local credit card on a website. This is why there are online international payment services like PayPal which makes it easy to send, receive and even request for money across borders.
It’s possibly the most baffling question that faces new freelancers: What in the heck am I supposed to charge for my work?
You don’t have a sense of market rates yet. Your prospect doesn’t want to tell you their budget. Figuring out what to charge for your freelance services is intimidating.
If you’ve been freelancing for content mills, or on bidding sites, or responding to Craigslist ads, you’ve probably seen loads of offers at rates that wouldn’t support a hamster. It’s confusing to know what fees are appropriate for what type of gig.
You don’t want to bid too low and essentially rip yourself off. But you don’t want to bid too high and lose the gig, either.
There’s a lot of fun and exciting perks to starting your own business. Bookkeeping is not one of those. New business owners often underestimate the time and stress it takes to just get paid.
Here are some tips for how to make getting paid a little less painful...
Working as a freelancer undoubtedly has wonderful perks and advantages – like being able to take on a job in the convenience of your own home and having more free time for yourself.
However, there’s always the worry of not receiving payment, particularly when working with clients who are thousands of miles away.
It is very important to keep track of everything, especially when we’re getting paid. With these invoicing tools you can keep track easily.
Time is money, especially for small businesses on the hustle. It's important to properly manage time and accurately log actions. It keeps employees (and yourself) accountable.
Sending paper bills to your customers probably isn't good for your bottom line. Here are five ways to cut your billing costs.
