If only I could find a credit card company that would take psychic income. Lord knows they need it.

If only I could find a credit card company that would take psychic income. Lord knows they need it.

Oh my god. That would be perfect. I could fund a small nation with my psychic credit and those companies really COULD use some.

I've been challenged, expect MORE challenges and I am obviously still finding my way, but I am getting such a rush and a huge sense of satisfaction from this so far.

Can I just say, I would really, truly love to have an excellent spouse with an excellent income.

I would be totally lying if I said that this had not already crossed my mind WRT StW. He's got big loan debt, yeah, but he's going to make big bank (by my standards) next year. He's actually already kind of subsidizing me by taking me out to eat a few times a week (he doesn't cook. ever. so he'd be eating out anyway and he likes company). (y'all know I'd date him if he was broker than me, right? the money's the cherry on top of a ridiculously delicious sundae)

But anyway. It's looking more and more like I'm going to need to generate some income streams and not wait around for an actual job. I did some brainstorming in the wee smalls last night, and may be looking for guidance soon.

OH! For you crafters/web designers/artsy folks, check out this blog I found that creates color palettes from photo inspirations! [link]

smonster, do you know about TaskRabbit? I wonder if you can get paid to do other's errands until you land something permanent? I thought of MsBelle too. But it's possible I learned about it from MsBelle for I can't remember anything these days.

Who are you people again? Who am I?

Anyway: [link]

javachik, that looks cool. they aren't currently serving NOLA, but I could post an ad for something similar on CL.

Question:

I am preparing a PR campaign for a new endeavor for a friend. It involves preparing press releases, contacting local media outlets, pitching radio, placing notices in local businesses and possibly setting up an affiliate program for local stakeholders.

It should take about 3 weeks.

How much do I charge?

Take into account that this is a a good friend, and the success of this project could fund my going to work of her on a high level in a business that could solve my _only_ problem.

I'm more aware than ever that I need to be partnered. This is an unexpected opportunity. I want to take complete advantage of it at the same time, I need to make money!

3 weeks of how many hours?

The press release should take about an hour, hour and a half max to write and edit -- you could go with a pretty low-range standard $30/hour rate or 1 to 3 cents a word.

Track your media contact time -- your could charge about $25/hour for that, low-balled. Street marketing -- time, about $15/hour and mileage? or average it out and say $20/hour + mileage. (Remember mileage is also tax-deductible.)

I don't know about the radio pitching and setting up affiliate program.

I'd maybe ask your friend what range of budget she has to work with, and say "This is what I can do for that budget." I don't know if you want to go hourly, or charge a set project rate.

Huh -- this sparks a query of my own. If you charge a client for mileage, and they pay those costs, can you STILL claim that mileage on your taxes?

If you charge a client for mileage, and they pay those costs, can you STILL claim that mileage on your taxes?

No. Any reimbursed business expenses are not eligible to be claimed as deductions on your taxes. The IRS considers it double-dipping and it's one of the top audit triggers.

That seems logical. Thanks, Maria.

My only mileage costs have been non-client but business related, so it's moot so far, but I'm glad to know this before September.