Not articles. Notes, taken along the way through my struggles and my good surprises, on both sides of the Atlantic. Each one comes from something I actually lived through, and each one saves you from living it my way.
Before leaving my dog with anyone, I always ask whether they have looked after that breed before. A nervous small dog and a calm big one are two different jobs. An honest sitter will tell you if they are not comfortable, and that is a good sign.
Here you will be asked for a file you do not have yet. Prepare a letter from your employer, three months of bank statements, and proof of funds. Turning up with all of that at the first viewing changes the whole conversation.
The first return after you move is the one that sets everything. France and Canada do not define tax residency the same way, and a mistake follows you for years. Get help once, then do the next ones yourself.
Not every permit lets you work for yourself. Before you file anything, get confirmation of what your status actually allows. It saves you from building something you will have to stop.
We think we need a brand, a site and a thousand followers before selling. We do not. Your first ten clients are almost always people who have seen you work. Write to them before you spend a cent on ads.
The contract you sign quickly is the expensive one. One review, even of a single page, is worth the price. Look closely at payment terms, who owns what you produce, and how the contract ends.
A tip never replaces the right person.
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