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.
Don't belong. Dangerous, like you. Can't be controlled. Can't be trusted. Everyone could just go on without me and not have to worry. People could be what they wanted to be. Could be with the people they wanted. Live simple. No secrets.
River ,'Objects In Space'
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Strix - Aug 02, 2011 12:26:45 pm PDT #279 of 1416
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
smonster - Aug 02, 2011 1:33:53 pm PDT #280 of 1416
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
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]
javachik - Aug 02, 2011 2:01:35 pm PDT #281 of 1416
Our wings are not tired.
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]
smonster - Aug 02, 2011 2:12:20 pm PDT #282 of 1416
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
javachik, that looks cool. they aren't currently serving NOLA, but I could post an ad for something similar on CL.
beekaytee - Aug 03, 2011 11:58:38 am PDT #283 of 1416
Compassionately intolerant
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!
Strix - Aug 03, 2011 2:17:28 pm PDT #284 of 1416
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
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?
Maria - Aug 03, 2011 2:50:04 pm PDT #285 of 1416
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
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.
Strix - Aug 03, 2011 3:20:18 pm PDT #286 of 1416
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
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.
Ginger - Aug 03, 2011 3:34:02 pm PDT #287 of 1416
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Erin, you can charge your clients for the time you spend driving to them, though.
Strix - Aug 03, 2011 3:49:23 pm PDT #288 of 1416
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
All my clients have been strictly e-based so far.
I AM tracking mileage to post office and office depot, and I'll track it for when M leaves and I go out and do some notice posting and F2F networking events.
I really DO have "study taxes" and "get accountant" on the to-do list, I swear.