Shannon Lee Simmons is a CFP (Certified Financial Planner), CIM (Chartered Investment Manager, media personality, and founder of the New School of Finance.

As the Author of Worry-Free Money, Shannon is considered a trailblazer in the Canadian financial planning industry. Today, we discuss the financial aspect of being a PR freelancer and/or agency owner. Tune in to hear her great insights!

Topics:

• The New School of Finance
• How to financially plan for running your own business
• Opportunities for professional development
• How to finance professional development
• Pros and cons of hourly and flat rates
• The importance of keeping and organizing receipts
• How to bill appropriately
• Understanding business taxes
• The big mistake all freelancers make

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Resources:

New School of Finance

Shannon's Website

Worry-Free Money

Pitch Graphic Design on Instagram

Quotes:

"As a corporation, you get to choose how much money comes out of the corporation to be your personal income." -Shannon Lee Simmons

"Just making sure that you're up-to-date on what the government allows you to write off...it can be a bit sticky." -Shannon Lee Simmons

"The lack of tracking expenses and then not having enough money put aside for taxes. It is something that can kill your business." - Shannon Lee Simmons