When you’re starting out as a freelance artist, you might need to rethink how you handle your finances. By following a few basic tips, it will ease the stress of tax season and help you to feel more organized and in control of your funds.

When you start your new business:

1. Open up a separate bank account for business earnings. This will help you to keep track of what you’re making as a freelancer.

2. Make sure to set aside a regular percentage of state and federal taxes and don’t use it for anything else!

3. Open up a business credit card that you use for all of you business expenses and pay it out of your business bank account.

If you stay organized it makes tax preparation much easier. Don’t forget to take advantage of “write-offs” if you’re working from home. We’ll provide more tips on work at home write-offs in upcoming posts.

Working from home is a great choice for artists, writers and photographers. However, it can bring a whole new set of challenges. Here are a few tips to help you stay productive and enjoy working from home!

1. Make a schedule

Even though your work environment has changed and you are in the comfort of your own home, it’s still work! Make a work schedule for yourself and stick to it. This will help you avoid getting distracted and keep you focused on the job.

2. Create a work space

By creating a work space, this will help you make a distinction between work and home. When you walk into your work space, you are telling yourself, “I am at work now.” Keep your office stocked with all your necessary work items and keep the area clean and tidy.

3. Take breaks

It’s important to recharge throughout the day. Taking a break will help you to stay fresh, alert, and it will show in the quality of your work. Don’t try to be superhuman.

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