Many freelancers brood over the price of their work. So here are seven tips for effectively pricing your work! 1. The Invoiced Amount Does NOT Equal Gross Salary If you’ve worked as a salaried employee, you are accustomed to your salary being reported as “gross” on your pay slip. Your employer pays more than just your wages, so the “gross”…
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The brooding unemployed often wonder, “Why aren’t companies recruiting?” If you’re unemployed you’re very eager to get to work but there doesn’t seem to be any vacant positions. The reason companies aren’t hiring is not just the high-risks of a bad recruit but the recession. What follows is an exploration of five reasons why companies aren’t hiring new workers. The…
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Remember all the times you’ve made a contract with new employer and negotiated salary? I bet the employer never mentioned all the costs your salary will produce to him or her. These costs are called employer contributions and although you might be a self-employed light entrepreneur, these costs are something you should probably know about. If you’ve only worked as an…
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