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Self-Employment Sidekick
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Добавлен 13 апр 2020
Welcome Business Heroes!
I am your friendly, neighborhood Self-Employment Sidekick, here to help you navigate the less-than-fun aspects of working for yourself; sharing some tips and tools to help you get the most value out of your business. Learn from my own entrepreneurial experiences (and missteps) as I document my own journey of launching and growing a business. Also learn from OTHER heroes like yourself, as I invite business owners and entrepreneurs of all kinds to tell their story and share their wisdom.
I love learning and having conversations about everything from small business strategy and marketing, to personal finance, work-life balance, taxes, branding and design, business software, tech, books, culture, organizational health, and more.
Learn more at selfemploymentsidekick.com.
I am your friendly, neighborhood Self-Employment Sidekick, here to help you navigate the less-than-fun aspects of working for yourself; sharing some tips and tools to help you get the most value out of your business. Learn from my own entrepreneurial experiences (and missteps) as I document my own journey of launching and growing a business. Also learn from OTHER heroes like yourself, as I invite business owners and entrepreneurs of all kinds to tell their story and share their wisdom.
I love learning and having conversations about everything from small business strategy and marketing, to personal finance, work-life balance, taxes, branding and design, business software, tech, books, culture, organizational health, and more.
Learn more at selfemploymentsidekick.com.
Quarterly Estimated Taxes for Freelancers (Super Simple Method)
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In this video, explain everything you need to know about quarterly estimated tax payments for freelancers and small business owners. Taxes might not be fun, but understanding them can save you a lot of headaches (and money) down the road.
Garrett Alexander, a CPA and partner at Game On Financial (@gameonfinancial) joins the show to help unpack the whos, whats, and whens of quarterly taxes.
What you'll learn:
- The basics of quarterly estimated tax payments
- Simple strategies to manage and save for your taxes
- Key dates to remember for tax payments
- How to avoid underpayment penalties and possibly...
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In this video, explain everything you need to know about quarterly estimated tax payments for freelancers and small business owners. Taxes might not be fun, but understanding them can save you a lot of headaches (and money) down the road.
Garrett Alexander, a CPA and partner at Game On Financial (@gameonfinancial) joins the show to help unpack the whos, whats, and whens of quarterly taxes.
What you'll learn:
- The basics of quarterly estimated tax payments
- Simple strategies to manage and save for your taxes
- Key dates to remember for tax payments
- How to avoid underpayment penalties and possibly...
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💵 GET $30 when you open and fund a new Relay account: sidekick.show/relay It's time to level-up your pricing model and start charging for the true value you create for your customers. In this video, I combine a few of my favorite things - analogies, Pokémon, and business finance - to teach you how to evolve the way you charge for your services. Make more money without working harder or deliveri...
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Thank you for this
That was greatly Explained, Thanks a lot. 🙏🏼
Look like Texas have the insurance more expensive in the world. I check for my daughter she only 11 years and the take out the health CARE because the said im not qualified for Chip or Medicaid for Chip , and the funniest part the dont considerated we paid rent , food , light and other necessities important. So basically everything comes worst.
Ugh. Sorry to hear that! Do you know why you aren't qualified for CHIP? Earlier this year, when my family was applying to renew our coverage, they disapproved us as well. But it was because some documentation I needed to provide got lost in the mail. Thankfully they were able to get that sorted out. Maybe it's a paperwork snafu that can get fixed?
@@SelfEmploymentSidekick I send them twice the papers but the don't received on time , and i SEND a second time and when i CALL the told me the received all the papers , but after THAT the SEND me a paper said i don't have bills for doctors , i said how come not ? I send them prove i have bills for doctors , i'm not ABLE to applied after 90 days. Let SEE what happens.
😔 Yeah, the application process for any government program is going to be SUPER frustrating. Fortunately, it sounds like it's just a matter of getting the paperwork figured out. Most likely you are qualified for CHIP, but they need to figure out how much financial assistance you are eligible for, and if your past medical expenses are able to be covered. Stick with it! It's a headache to apply, but it's a very valuable program.
What is the difference if you don’t go to government marketplace, vs just going to a specific broker that represents a trusted name and insurance
In short, Marketplace plans are eligible for premium tax credits that could bring the cost down depending on your income and family size. Also, all Marketplace plans must be ACA-compliant (the main perk here is they cannot deny you coverage or charge you more if you have a pre-existing condition). Many health insurance companies privately offer plans that are identical to what you'd find on the Marketplace. But they may also offer more affordable options - they'd wouldn't cover as much, but if you're relatively healthy and don't have a pre-existing health condition, it might be a good fit. A health insurance broker/advisor would be able to help you evaluate the best options for your situation.
What happens if you don't set up email forwarding? Does the domain provider pretty much give you like email hosting or something? An inbox, is what I'm asking about.
Domains providers typically don't include email. But they might offer email accounts as an add-on. Web hosting companies like Hostinger will often include some level of email hosting with their plans.
If you have Android 14 you can just connect your phone to the PC/Mac with a USB cable, tap the notification that appears on the phone and select "Webcam" and that's it. No software installation required on either device. And it works with any OS, including Linux.
Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check that out!
Very good content!
Thanks so much!
Ok quick question if I started a for profit corporation in 2024 do I need to file the annual report this year or do I need to file it in 2025
The annual report requirement doesn't go into effect until 2025, so you should be good this year. You should also receive a letter from the state about 2 months ahead of the due date to remind you if and when you need to file the report. From pa.gov: "The Department of State will mail notice to the registered office address of each association required to make an annual report at least two months prior to the respective deadline, reminding it of the need to make an annual report."
Any alternative for linux? I do not like droidcam xD
Sorry, I don't know off the top of my head. Droidcam is the one that keeps popping up in search results. Maybe try this method using OBS and IP Webcam: www.baeldung.com/linux/android-phone-webcam
@@SelfEmploymentSidekick OK, Thank you !
Another commenter just tipped me off that if your phone is running Android 14, you just have to plug it into your computer via USB and select to use it as a webcam. If the notification/option doesn't pop up right away, you can go to your settings and search for "USB Preferences," then choose "Use USB for... Webcam". Then your phone should show up as a camera option in Zoom/Google Meet settings. I just tested it out and it seems to work!
Absolutely great video. Super helpful so thanks for taking the time.
Glad it was helpful!
Finally! A proper instruction - I can now use my Samsung phone with my Mac :)
Glad the video was helpful!
Hi, just an fyi, the SUBSCRIBER code is non functional 6.22.24 1140am
Thanks for letting me know! I didn't realize the code was case-sensitive. I just fixed it. Please try it again now 🫡
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it says No camera found on google meets and zoom doesn't work either. I did manage to link my phone and camo though but i only see myself on my phone and camo app on my mac i have a android by the way. plz help😢
Hmmm.... Sorry you're having issues. My first guess is it might be a permission issue. Make sure your system and browser are set up to allow access to Camo. Here's a link to the dev's troubleshooting page: reincubate.com/support/camo/troubleshooting-camo/
Your domain is registered with Namecheap, but u r getting mx spf info from CloudFlare. So I'm a bit confused 🤔
He using cloudflare DNS management
@@Salman360-YT ok
too bad you need custom windows software, since I'm not allowed to install that on my corporate laptop :(
Bummer :-( Work computer restrictions are frustrating for sure.
This bank close my account and not allow to access my fund 😢
Sorry to hear about that. Have you reached out to their support team?
@@SelfEmploymentSidekick already
@@SelfEmploymentSidekick yes only send check
Sidecar isn't an option when connecting. i see it on the ipad, but not an option on the BetterDisplay when connecting. Thus doesn't work. And I bought pro version.
Hmmm... It's hard to know for sure what the issue is without digging a bit more. Just to confirm, your iPad is connected to your computer via Sidecar, but you are not seeing it as an available target for your Virtual Display in the BetterDisplay settings?
Too much talking get to the point
You're not wrong. I was trying to cram some other info into the intro that wasn't related to the topic. Definitely not the best practice for a tutorial video. Your comment inspired me to add timestamps so folks can skip to the good stuff. Thanks for the feedback.
Thakyou so much
You're welcome!
Hi, I have the exact same setup but I was wondering if the hostinger 1GB storage is still in the equation or is it now the 15GB storage from google? Thanks
With this configuration (using POP3), your messages aren't stored on Hostinger anymore, so you don't need to worry about hitting your 1GB storage limit.
Hi mate that was an extremely simple and straightforward process in comparison to some of the other videos thank you so much
You're very welcome!
This isn't working for me. I think the problem may have to do with the older/newer version of elementor. One site has flexbox newer version of elementor and other is the older one.
😕 Yeah, older templates won't migrate well to a flexbox site. But I believe you can disable flexbox (if you're just recreating a site).
I was considering buying elGato Teleprompter, but this is way more flexible and cheaper (already own iPad mini)
💯 The Elgato prompter was released right around the same time I found BetterDisplay. It's tempting, but I agree - I like the flexibility (and price) of this approach.
Thanks for this!
You're welcome!
How did your display name suddenly change to "Sidecar Display?" Should mine also change, or did you do that manually? When I get to 5:00, and try to set the virtual display to my iPad (not called Sidecar Display), it simply won't connect. Any ideas?
Jason, sorry you're having trouble. A couple things to check: After you connect your iPad to your Mac, check under your Mac's Display Settings and ensure the iPad is set to "Use as... Extended Display" (not "Default Display" or "Mirror"). Between the native display settings and the BetterDisplay settings, there's a lot of little configurations to get everything working properly - I'm watching back through my video to see if I missed any steps. I honestly don't remember if I manually renamed the display or if that was the default. There have been a few minor software updates since I posted the video that may have affected that; I'm not positive.
I tried this three times, even deleted and reinstalled the software. I never could get the iPad to flip.
after the 14 days trials end, will I be able to use it? or I will have to buy it?
known that I only need it to use the free features only like adjust brightness and the other ones.
Yes, you can continue to use BetterDisplay, but the pro features will be deactivated. Brightness control and a ton of other features will still be available in the free version.
@@SelfEmploymentSidekick thank you so much, really appreciate your fast response, wish you all the best
You are welcome! Glad I could help.
THIS IS GREAT although i can't get better display to open on my MacBook 2020..anyone else have that problem?
Hmmm... What version of MacOS is your Macbook on? You might try downloading the 1.x version of BetterDisplay and see if that works with your system. The download link can be found right below the main download button on the GitHub page.
@@SelfEmploymentSidekick ohh I’ll try that thank you!!
I'd rather die, because they refuse me treatment, than die trying to pay high ass insurance bullshit
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Hi David, Can you please share your email? I have a collaboration opportunity I would like to share. By the way, thank you for your amazing content!
This video is a life saver!!!
I'm glad it was helpful!
Great work! Thank you for the effort. I got so excited when I saw this solution. But facing an issue. I got a MacBook Pro M3 Max, and just installed BetterDisplay V 2.3.1 to use my Ipad Pro with my Teleprompter as an extended screen. I did all the settings as I could see in your video. But the flip option is not working. The screen on the ipad does not flip. Do you have any idea what am I missing here?
Thanks! First thing to double check: on your Mac's settings, make sure your iPad/Sidecar Display is set to "use as a separate display."
Oh, snap! "if you're slaving away, creating value for your customers but feel you aren't bringing enough value home...then you probably need to make an adjustment." THANK YOU!
Thanks for watching, Lori! I honestly kinda put this video as a pep talk to myself, but I'm glad it encouraged you as well.
@@SelfEmploymentSidekick I find the same thing with my writing...I'm often writing as a pep talk to myself. :)
I do not see the app for my ipad in the App Store
There is no iPad app. BetterDisplay runs on your desktop (and Sidecar is a native feature built into iPad and Macs).
Why does this video have only 200 views !? You deserve a lot more good job man !
Thanks!
Same thing happened to me 😢
Sorry to hear that 😕. Hopefully they didn't waste too much of your time or get access to anything important.
Does Google Chat work with this free method? If so, does the chat come from the business email name or Gmail?
Good question. Unfortunately, it probably doesn't work with Google Chat. Email uses different protocols. Google Chat is its own thing, and you probably need an actual Google Workspace account to use Chat (or other Google products) with your business identity.
"Scope creep" Bahahaha! Such a real thing! Awesome job laying this out. Really great way to get us all to think about possibilities.
Thanks MJ! Yes, Scope Creep is truly the devourer of souls (and profit margins). Beware. BEWARE!
I love the way you explained all of this! A couple years ago, I started charging a flat monthly tuition for my piano lessons instead of charging by the lesson. I was worried that my clients would be put off by this, and it did require some explaining, but overall everyone has been happy with the change! My goal was to simplify my bookkeeping and equalize my income but there was a benefit I didn't expect: my teaching became less transactional. I'm no longer counting lessons and billing for that time, but instead with this monthly tuition plan I am just their teacher now. They are all set up on auto pay every month, so we never even talk about money. I just come to their house every week as scheduled and teach a lesson. It took me years to build the courage to set up a system like this, and it was way overdue. So glad your video is out here now to help folks rethink how they run this part of their business!
Yes! Thank you for sharing your experience with your own pricing evolution. You highlighted another awesome benefit - The less often or the less consciously your customers have to reach into their wallet and hand you money, the less transactional the relationship! 👍🔥 And you're not just adding more value to your business, you're also adding more value to your customers by freeing them up from having to think about the payments. You teach, they learn, and the money stuff is automatically handled in the background.
Always the Google pixel 🙌🔥✨📸
Yessir!
Dude you name dropping Chris Do, i love his work and the fidelity in how he describes relationships, this just added so much credibility to your video.
Chris Do is the man! He's super generous with his content. I'm just sharing what I've been learning from the masters (and maybe putting a little spin on it).
I’ve been thinking about moving away from hourly pricing to project based pricing. Thanks for the help pushing me in the right direction.
Awesome to hear! Be sure to check out some of @thefutur's content on pricing too. Lots of gold in them hills.
Great overview of these pricing strategies. Whenever you serve the customer well, and are able to free up your time for the next gig, your employer projects or even for yourself, you create momentum that translates into more earning potential. Value x Execution = More Freedom for you and those you serve well. Great topic Dave!
Thanks Tony! A lot of people get stuck trading dollars for hours (usually at a rate that's barely scraping by). I wanted to help reframe how people think about the value they offer (and I had a lot of fun with the Pokemon motif 🙂)
totally agreed.........in my case i am passionate about so many things and it changes time to time but that doesnt mean that i should make a carrier in my passion..........i m a human not a robot i cant have same feelings about a certain thing through my whole life
Thanks! Yeah, passion is great - but not necessarily something you want to completely base your important decisions on.
i am passionate about so many things and it changes time to time but that doesnt mean that i should make a carrier in my passion..........i m a human not a robot i cant have same feelings about a certain thing through my whole life
Dude that was a scam alert fraud same thing happened to me too that person try to get $371.47 out of my credit card I'm like nope I'm not falling for that BS. those who got that same email beware of scammers out there.
Sorry you had to deal with that, but glad you didn't fall for it!
Any thoughts regarding Hyper-H ?
Hyper.host (current running a LTD on Dealify and a few other sites)? I haven't heard of them before, but I looked into them real quick just now. Personally, I would avoid it. The lifetime deal for "unlimited webspace" is a big red flag (nothing is truly unlimited). And from what I've been able to find online, they have hardly any employees, so I wouldn't expect great support. They are likely reselling another service. If you're looking for inexpensive hosting, I would take a look a Hostinger, which you can actually get for CHEAPER than the cost of Hyper's LTD.