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January 13, 2021

How Do I Know What Rates to Charge as a Freelancer?

Freelancing is a growing sector, covering a huge range of services from digital marketing, blogging, design and development, just to name a few. As a result of the recent pandemic, more people are turning to freelance and side jobs as a way of earning extra income or recovering some of the income lost through furlough, job losses and redundancies. One of the most common questions asked is ‘What should I charge for my services?’ and it is understandably a hard question that is influenced by a number of factors. We are going to explore these in more details below to…

March 27, 2018

Teaching Assistant Interview Questions and Answers

Just like any other job, a teaching assistant position requires an interview that you need to pass. To help you prepare for one, here are some of the most common interview questions that are asked during a teaching assistant interview, followed by the answers that you can give: Q: What is the role of a teaching assistant? A: A teaching assistant helps the teacher prepare lessons. For example, I am responsible for setting up any materials or equipment needed for the lesson. It is also my responsibility to observe each student and to report to the teacher if there are…

September 27, 2017

4 Accounting Basics Everyone Should Know

If you own a business, then speaking accounting language is essential. Even when discussing personal assets, the proper terms help others know what you are talking about. Let’s look at some basic accounting terms and what they mean. Financial Statements Image via Flickr by Ken Teegardin The balance sheet, statement of cash flow, and income statement are three types of financial statements everyone needs to understand. The balance sheet gives a picture of assets and liability whether for your business or you personally. Statements of cash flow point to the change in cash during a specific time period, be it a week,…

July 23, 2017

How to Make Money Form Photography

Making money from doing something that you love is something that not everyone can do but if you are passionate enough then you could well find yourself in a position where you can do exactly that. My good friend Shahriar Ekbatani has been making a living from photography for many years and I spoke to him about some of the ways in which you can make money from photography if you are good enough at what you do. If this sounds like something you would enjoy doing then read on for some top tips on making money from photography, from someone…

May 1, 2017

The Right Steps to Take when Reentering the Workforce

People leave the workforce for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you are a mom who wanted to spend more time raising your kids. Perhaps you were ill or took time off to care for an ill relative. Maybe you searched for a job for a long time, couldn’t find one and decided to take a break. Or perhaps you retired thinking you were financially secure only to find you miscalculated the amount of income you needed. Whatever the reason, coming back into the workforce and searching for a job can be intimidating and challenging. Businesses definitely have a bias against…

April 25, 2017

Back in the Game: Financial Strategies to Bounce back from a Job Loss

Few things in life are as difficult to recover from as a job loss. It’s hard enough to save money for car repairs and appliances, let alone to have enough to sustain you when you’re unemployed. If you’ve ever been through something like this, you know how depressing it can get, especially when you can’t find work right away. Here are some financial strategies you can use to make the process easier. Develop a Plan The first thing to do is create a plan. Would you like to remain in the same field or have you been waiting for an…