Normally, FreshBooks would be sharing our third annual Women in the Independent Workforce report, but with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still a reality for tens of thousands of businesses, we decided to take a closer look at how resilient self-employed people were feeling about their business, with a particular focus on how self-employed women were affected. Key Findings ✅ On average, women-owned businesses are taking nearly three times l...

By Alyce Herndon, MA, CEO Onyx Business Consulting As the coronavirus pandemic continues causing furloughs, layoffs, and uncertainty, the thought of launching a business may seem intimidating at best and ridiculous at worst. This year, many people have been forced to reevaluate their priorities when it comes to both their careers and their lives—and, surprising at it may seem, this environment has actually created a great opportunity for entrepre...