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10 Things I Wish I Knew is a toolkit for employers and 1099 contractors. There are so many things I didn’t know about prior to accepting a contract role with a startup. As entrepreneurs, gig workers, and small business owners, we often focus on our bottom line.

By doing so, we miss the fine print, overextend ourselves and sometimes are left feeling underappreciated and over worked.

This book is sure to help individuals navigate new projects and clients while helping employers establish boundaries and set systems that foster sustainable professional partnerships.

Thank you to my editors:

Jenn Fink, Kelz Cousins and Jenna Stewart.

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“Trusting the timing of this life is something I am reminded to do over and over again. Connecting with intention, and empowering others to do the same, is the goal.”

Karmen Elaine

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