How To Streamline Your Freelance Business - Taxes, Contracts, Invoices & MORE 👀

[@marka.clarkii9764]

Wow, my insecurities don't seem so insecure anymore. I swear Alex, with the way you break things down to the my.....nute, you make this whole copywriting thing seem easier and easier with every video. Thanks a million.

[@AlexCattoni]

I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you :)

[@Sbannmarie]

She’s the best.

[@VickiBee]

Eric, my friend who got a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - and ended up as VP of the company at 29 - would love this. He had no fancy life growing up, he didn't go to a fancy school (he went to a state school on a scholarship) but he made his own life anyway.

[@VickiBee]

Without him here, I have no idea where to begin. We both lived in NYC. He told me about schedule C. He used to love talking about this stuff. I was totally bored because I thought it had nothing to do with me then. The 1040 form was hard enough.

[@AlexCattoni]

Amazing share! It can be overwhelming in the beginning - but it gets easier!

[@kushagraoberoi6496]

How are you coming out with a video just when I need it the most, Alex?! You're an out and out QUEEN! 👸🏻

[@AlexCattoni]

Glad it was perfect timing :)

[@patriciatavira2884]

Thanks for the video ! Your notebook tool is basically agile project management method by hand. I do it digitally and even though I procrastinated to get started … now I’m so glad that I’m using it… it’s the best way to get work done and stay organized 💪🏼

[@AlexCattoni]

Yes! I agree!

[@paulbacchus1015]

Thank you very much for this stellar advice, specially in regards to taxes, Bering freshly self employed when tax year comes around and I get a huge tax bill, I get the collywobbles I can't pay it, I get two men on my doorstep with a piece of paper .... Mr Bacchus, iam empowered to hand you this court summons... Please ' take it Mr Bacchus ets so thank you for this valuable post. Paul Bacchus

[@AlexCattoni]

Wow - so glad this was helpful for you!!

[@annawestbrook1425]

Alex you are like a life saver!

[@marka.clarkii9764]

Super Great video Alex, I literally learned so much. You touched on the perfect topics 4 me. Just as stress and procrastination plagued me, you sent this awesome video to relieve me, destress me, and reenergized me and I just want to say thanks, so THANKS.!!!!!!!!

[@gretchenmojica3138]

Thank you for this! It helped open my mind and get the basic tools for business.

[@Sbannmarie]

Alex: folder freaks unite!

[@visweshparameswaran6049]

1:26 so what all should we figure out before starting 🙂

[@AlexCattoni]

What I would say is 1.) put a little money aside with every invoice to go towards taxes, and 2.) STAY ORGANIZED

[@visweshparameswaran6049]

@@AlexCattoni your reply means a lot.. thank you ❤️

[@glisaloves]

Good morning, Alex!

[@fadilaali4300]

Hey Alex. Great video. It's about time too. When I started my freelance career, I was carried away by thoughts of working for myself and making great money (and all the other freelancing perks) ... and it wasn't yet REAL to me that I'd be running an actual business. As you move forward, you realize that there are critical things you CAN'T ignore. You have to establish clear and effective processes, systems, and documentation that ensure your business runs smoothly-- and is every bit as rewarding as you need it to be. Yep, it can hamper your excitement a little bit, but it's all for the best. Or else, you'll suffer. QUESTION: Alex, where do you get your GIFS and mini footages from, if you don't mind me asking?

[@AlexCattoni]

Thank for you comment! I find the majority of these on giphy.com

[@rafaelbalaguer9342]

Thank you so much for this video. Prob one of my favorites!

[@AlexCattoni]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you :)

[@fathulbariofficial]

That was a great video mam! Thank you for making a video on that topic. 😊

[@AlexCattoni]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pauldittus]

Is the Statement of Work still available? I tried signing up, but it had a different lead gen PDF attached. Thanks!

[@angelamurphy4301]

Love your insight here.

[@hemlockandoak]

This is a really great video, Alex!!

[@AlexCattoni]

Thanks so much!

[@romeoc2058]

I love these tips! I made the same mistake my first year as an independent trainer. 😅 Won’t be doing that. Omg I have the same planner!

[@AlexCattoni]

Haha I LOVE that planner!!

[@rayeof_light]

Thank you for this!

[@AlexCattoni]

Glad you love it!

[@Andy-wo9bm]

The moment you begin business, is the moment you're exposed to being potentially sued as a business. Even if you're losing money, you want to separate yourself as a person from your business by legal entity. If there's no barrier, all your assets (home, investments, wages, etc...) are exposed if you are chased down.

[@AlexCattoni]

yes, true!

[@claribelvicent120]

I Alex, I love your energy! I’m trying to find the video where you have the link to your course? 😊

[@AlexCattoni]

Thanks so much :) You can find the link to my course here: copyposse.com/launchfiles/

[@amirazadraja]

For me it's quick .. as I'm from Pakistan and not native English. But still love the content and your attitude to explain things in 😄 aiming to learn more from you

[@AlexCattoni]

Thank you :)

[@TheGREATdEEPs]

Thanks

[@havalmarshal9221]

I didn't even know there is a contract for freelancing i got my first client 20 days ago they just made me to do all the research and set all of their email flow and they removed me from the account and spammed me, thanks for sharing

[@AlexCattoni]

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that happened to you.

[@havalmarshal9221]

@@AlexCattoni Thanks

[@filhanislamictv8712]

Man i remember when this channel was only 16k subs

[@AlexCattoni]

Thanks for being here :)

[@alishajha]

Mam please make a video on copywriting scope in the upcoming 10 years

[@ИринаНовикова-ш1х]

do you use writing assistants?

[@VBrown-wd4ml]

Dude. You do not need text generator. Existing assistants do not release related publications. Purchas optimal publications for your business at in textscout I'm blown away

[@mcanthonyezeh4802]

Is email marketing the same as email copywriting?

[@AlexCattoni]

Yes and no... Email marketing is much more broad - and typically includes the strategy, planning, etc. that goes into a particular campaign. Whereas email copywriting is JUST the words included in each email

[@mcanthonyezeh4802]

@@AlexCattoni Oh now i understand better, thanks.

[@tilasmishrestha.1939]

Alex, Can't a copywriter earn without freelancing?

[@AlexCattoni]

Absolutely! You can sign on with a corporate brand or business and be an official "employee"

[@chrisbowserr]

Folder freaks can we have a show of hands? 🤚😂

[@AlexCattoni]

Haha, meeeee.