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Who hasn't dreamed of being their own boss? Answerable to no one and free to choose how and when you work, freelancing is an appealing career choice. But becoming a freelancer is also a business choice that requires planning, commitment, financial and professional discipline-- as well as the wherewithal to essentially find a new job each day and handle the peaks and troughs of cash flow. If freelancing is something you have considered, here are some tips for assessing your readiness and suitability for running a freelance business, as well as some steps to get you started. Read more...

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  • Caron Beesley has over 15 years of experience working in marketing, with a particular focus on the government sector. Caron is also a small business owner and works with the Business.gov team to promote essential government resources for small business owners.
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