I’m a freelancer or sole proprietor. Am I eligible for unemployment if I’m no longer working? Yes. Self-employed people are newly eligible for benefits. Benefits will be calculated based on previous income, using a formula from the disaster unemployment assistance program, according to a congressional aide. Self-employed workers will also be eligible for the additional $600 weekly benefit provided by the federal government as part of the CARES Act.…

I’m a freelancer or sole proprietor. Am I eligible for unemployment if I’m no longer working? Yes. Self-employed people are newly eligible for benefits. Benefits will be calculated based on previous income, using a formula from the disaster unemployment assistance program, according to a congressional aide. Self-employed workers will also be eligible for the additional $600 weekly benefit provided by the federal government as part of the CARES Act.…

By: Stacy Cowley The provisions include cash grants, and low-interest loans.   Here are the answers to common questions about these programs.  The Basics  Who is eligible for relief? Businesses and nonprofit organizations with fewer than 500 workers are eligible for aid, including sole proprietorships, independent contractors and freelancers.  What does this do? The program offers loans of up to $10 million to cover eight weeks of payroll plus some additional expenses, like rent and…

By: Stacy Cowley The provisions include cash grants, and low-interest loans.   Here are the answers to common questions about these programs.   The Basics   Who is eligible for relief? Businesses and nonprofit organizations with fewer than 500 workers are eligible for aid, including sole proprietorships, independent contractors and freelancers.   What does this do? The program offers loans of up to $10 million to cover eight weeks of payroll plus some additional expenses,…

When you start a home-based business or finally convince your boss to let you work remotely, the next step is designing a focused space for work. While many home-based workers start by setting up shop in their kitchen or living area, trying to be productive in the main living areas of your home is most often a mistake. Working from home requires a distraction-free space designed for all-day comfort, and the busiest areas of a…

When you start a home-based business or finally convince your boss to let you work remotely, the next step is designing a focused space for work. While many home-based workers start by setting up shop in their kitchen or living area, trying to be productive in the main living areas of your home is most often a mistake. Working from home requires a distraction-free space designed for all-day comfort, and the busiest areas of a…

When you start a home-based business or finally convince your boss to let you work remotely, the next step is designing a focused space for work. While many home-based workers start by setting up shop in their kitchen or living area, trying to be productive in the main living areas of your home is most often a mistake. Working from home requires a distraction-free space designed for all-day comfort, and the busiest areas of a…