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for stay-at-home moms!

Freelancing

Perhaps the easiest form of business to delve into and operate is freelancing. Whatever your skill – writing, web design, marketing, tax advisor, or photography– freelancing affords an enormous amount of flexibility and freedom, and can be started with little cost or paperwork.
Many freelancers get their start by approaching a former employer or customer who could benefit from their services, then branch out as their body of work and reputation grows.
Freelancing does have its challenges and requires discipline—you are running a business after all. Common mistakes freelancers make include not setting the business up properly and legally (getting the right permits, or licenses), forgetting to put money aside to pay estimated taxes, and not planning for peaks and valleys in cash flow.
Check out these blogs for tips and guidance to help you through the process of starting and operating your freelance busines…

The 10 cities where Black Families are doing the best economically.

Forbes Magazine’s list of cities where Black Families are doing the best economically.
10. San Antonio, Texas (tie) Median household income: $41,681 Home ownership rate: 40.8% Share who are self-employed: 9.3% Change in population, 2000-13: 43.3%
9. Richmond, Va. (tie) Median household income: $38,899 Home ownership rate: 47.8% Share who are self-employed: 12.7% Change in population, 2000-13: 17.9%
8. Miami, Fla. (tie) Median household income: $36,749 Home ownership rate: 44.9% Share who are self-employed: 11.2% Change in population, 2000-13: 32.4%

7. Orlando, Fla. Median household income: $33,982 Home ownership rate: 43.8% Share who are self-employed: 11% Change in population, 2000-13: 58.9%
6. Virginia Beach-Norfolk, Va. Median household income: $40,677 Home ownership rate: 43.8% Share who are self-employed: 13.2% Change in population, 2000-13: 34.6%
5. Charlotte, N.C. (tie) Median household income: $36,522 Home ownership rate: 43.9% Share who are self-employed: 13.6% Change in population, 2000-13: 14.8%
4. Balt…

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Sara Blakely, Speaker, Entrepreneur & Founder of SPANX

Stay At Home Mom Business Ideas

The 10 cities where Black Families are doing the best economically.