Comments on: Biz Ladies 09: HR for the Self-Employed: Perk Up! http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html Your home for all things Design. Home Tours, DIY Project, City Guides, Shopping Guides, Before & Afters and much more Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:19:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Andrea >> Become a Consultant http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-73374 Andrea >> Become a Consultant Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:25:08 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-73374 It's refreshing to see a post -- and series -- like this. So often, women who start businesses depend on the benefits provided by the jobs their partners hold. I know I'm one of those women. It would be fantastic to have benefits so that things like eye glasses and extra dental care aren't so darn expensive. And working toward providing these benefits means building a business more so than a job. It’s refreshing to see a post — and series — like this. So often, women who start businesses depend on the benefits provided by the jobs their partners hold. I know I’m one of those women. It would be fantastic to have benefits so that things like eye glasses and extra dental care aren’t so darn expensive. And working toward providing these benefits means building a business more so than a job.

]]> By: Ann Cole http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-71344 Ann Cole Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:45:58 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-71344 As someone who is in the beginning stages of going out on my own---I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for this business series. It gives me hope that I can make things work! Thank you. As someone who is in the beginning stages of going out on my own—I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for this business series. It gives me hope that I can make things work! Thank you.

]]> By: Paperfinger http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-71270 Paperfinger Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:02:11 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-71270 Thank you for this article. I am really intruiged by the idea of creating a vacation plan for myself (being self-employed) because I can see how there is a perk in theory that I can take time off whenever I want...but will I? Oftentimes not. Great idea to value your balance and well-being right from the start. Thanks again! Thank you for this article. I am really intruiged by the idea of creating a vacation plan for myself (being self-employed) because I can see how there is a perk in theory that I can take time off whenever I want…but will I? Oftentimes not. Great idea to value your balance and well-being right from the start. Thanks again!

]]> By: Lauren http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-70790 Lauren Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:18:50 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-70790 Sophie: Amen, sister -- I'm in Canada and am incredibly grateful for our universal healthcare system. Becky: A lot depends on where you are, as many programs are region-specific. If you're in the US, you might start by checking out the Women's Business Centers (http://www.sba.gov/services/counseling/wbc/) and SCORE (http://www.score.org). Sophie: Amen, sister — I’m in Canada and am incredibly grateful for our universal healthcare system.

Becky: A lot depends on where you are, as many programs are region-specific. If you’re in the US, you might start by checking out the Women’s Business Centers (http://www.sba.gov/services/counseling/wbc/) and SCORE (http://www.score.org).

]]> By: Sophie S http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-70700 Sophie S Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:43:05 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-70700 This is really sensible advice, all of it. I've just gone back to self employment after having been sucked into working for someone else for a year for a lot of these reasons - the lure of a job that stopped at 6 o' clock and not having to worry about my paycheck and pension contributions. But I hated it. This time I'm taking more time off at weekends to spend with my husband and keeping a cap on my hours but charging more for them. It's amazing how no one seems phased by a higher hourly rate after all. Thank heavens I'm in the UK though and get healthcare free at the point of need - it's a brilliant and reassuring safety net and makes the cost of self employment so much lower. Thank you, post WW2 politicians. Think about it, US politicians, when you have clawed some money back from banking. How much free healthcare could be provided by the amount of money given to bail out banks? This is really sensible advice, all of it. I’ve just gone back to self employment after having been sucked into working for someone else for a year for a lot of these reasons – the lure of a job that stopped at 6 o’ clock and not having to worry about my paycheck and pension contributions. But I hated it.

This time I’m taking more time off at weekends to spend with my husband and keeping a cap on my hours but charging more for them. It’s amazing how no one seems phased by a higher hourly rate after all.

Thank heavens I’m in the UK though and get healthcare free at the point of need – it’s a brilliant and reassuring safety net and makes the cost of self employment so much lower. Thank you, post WW2 politicians. Think about it, US politicians, when you have clawed some money back from banking. How much free healthcare could be provided by the amount of money given to bail out banks?

]]> By: Becky Chabot http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-70689 Becky Chabot Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:57:37 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-70689 I'm currently in a divorce situation, but when it's final, I really NEED to do something and know that I will need a business plan and start up capital. Do you know any legitimate organizations or gov. resources that will offer low interest loans or grants to women starting over? Thanks! So far I am loving this thread series, thank you for your information. I’m currently in a divorce situation, but when it’s final, I really NEED to do something and know that I will need a business plan and start up capital. Do you know any legitimate organizations or gov. resources that will offer low interest loans or grants to women starting over?
Thanks! So far I am loving this thread series, thank you for your information.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-70668 Amanda Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:58:41 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-70668 Great post, wonderful insight, unique perspective. Loving it. One thing I would like to add is that there is a coooool company that does all of this for you. I don't yet make enough money to join, but if you want to look into it: www.solow2.com Great post, wonderful insight, unique perspective. Loving it. One thing I would like to add is that there is a coooool company that does all of this for you. I don’t yet make enough money to join, but if you want to look into it: http://www.solow2.com

]]> By: Victoria http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-70647 Victoria Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:46:18 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-70647 Hello Looking forward to getting the book if I ever manage to tear myself away from work, kids & house stuff! It can be lonely working at home. Can't wait for more! Cheers Hello
Looking forward to getting the book if I ever manage to tear myself away from work, kids & house stuff!
It can be lonely working at home. Can’t wait for more!
Cheers

]]> By: Alana http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-70644 Alana Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:25:11 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-70644 This is a great topic. When I think about going out on my own I just sort of figured I wouldnt be able to have benefits. Its nice to actually know that its a possibility but I am going to have to work for it - which is ok. This is a great topic. When I think about going out on my own I just sort of figured I wouldnt be able to have benefits. Its nice to actually know that its a possibility but I am going to have to work for it – which is ok.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/biz-ladies-09-hr-for-the-self-employed-perk-up.html/comment-page-1#comment-70614 Lauren Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:08:41 +0000 http://www.designspongeonline.com/?p=20158#comment-70614 Hi all -- just a quick note to thank you all for your kind & thoughtful comments. Do let me know if you have questions you'd like me to tackle in future! Hi all — just a quick note to thank you all for your kind & thoughtful comments. Do let me know if you have questions you’d like me to tackle in future!

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