Money talks.
While Instagram may make you believe that running a side hustle is all extra cash, creative freedom and choosing your own hours, what isn’t spoken about as much is the nitty gritty parts of freelance finances.
A little while back, we called in the clever duo behind accounting biz Bramble & Briar to host a webinar (in partnership Xero) for side hustlers who want to get their finances in order. Hint: that should be all of you!
If you didn’t manage to catch it then don’t stress – we’ve pulled out the top tips for you to crush that bookkeeping this EOFY. Whether you’re running a business from your bedroom or selling your wares at a weekend market, this one’s for you.
Rule number one: take social media brags with a massive grain of salt.
Welcome to our Dear Strictly Business advice column, brought to you by our pals at Xero. This is where you ask the questions and we hunt down the answers. Got a burning question? Feel free to send it our way.
Teddy Roosevelt famously said comparison is the thief of joy. We’re not sure if Teddy ever started his own boutique jewellery business, but his statement rings pretty true for freelancers, artists and business owners everywhere. When we see someone kicking professional goals, a big part of us is stoked for them (honest), but a small part (a part that lives in a dark cave, muttering and scrolling through LinkedIn) thinks: why not me?