Polls in Self-Employment

Dec 30, 2008

Work at Home Resolutions

For the New Year, are you resolving to start full-time self employment?

Yes, I'm going to work at home full-time for the first time!
Yes, I'm going to try full-time self employment again.
No, I'm sticking to part-time work at home jobs for now.
No, I don't work at home at all, nor do I plan to.

Results of Work at Home Resolutions poll

Apr 8, 2008

Paying Back Uncle Sam

How much did you pay out (or earn) in taxes this year?

I got a return, but is was less than $500.
I got a return worth more than $500.
I came pretty close to breaking even on taxes.
I paid out, but less than $1,000.
I owed the government more than $1,000.

Results of Paying Back Uncle Sam poll

Jan 25, 2008

Taxes and Self Employment

How do you plan to get your self employed taxes taken care of this year?

I do my own taxes every year.
I have a regular tax professional or service that I use.
A close friend or family member does my taxes.
I have no idea.
Taxes? You mean I have to pay taxes, too?

Results of Taxes and Self Employment poll

Jan 14, 2008

Self Employment in Politics

Do you feel that any of the politicians currently running to become the next President of the United States have adequately addressed the needs of self employed professionals?

None of them have addressed my needs.
The Republican side has addressed self-employed professionals.
The Democrats have considered the needs of the self-employed.
A few, but not all, candidates have addressed my working needs.
All of the candidates have adequately addressed my needs.

Results of Self Employment in Politics poll

Dec 30, 2007

The Big New Year Question

How long do you usually stick to your New Year's resolutions?

Not at all - I only make them to get into the holiday spirit.
A week or so.
About one month.
Six months.
I stick to my resolutions all year long.

Results of The Big New Year Question poll

Nov 29, 2007

Holiday Spending

How much money do you spend during the holiday season?

Less than $100
$100 - $200
$200 - $300
$300 - $400
$500 and Over

Results of Holiday Spending poll

Aug 22, 2007

Work at Home Work Habits

How do self employment and work at home jobs work for you? Take the poll to determine which part of the day sees you at your work at home best.

I get my best work done when I first wake up.
I can't get anything done until I shower, eat, and ready myself.
I work best when I'm all alone and it's quiet.
I work best late at night, when everyone else is sleeping.
I work at intervals throughout the day and evening.

Results of Work at Home Work Habits poll

Aug 8, 2007

Making Money: Self Employment

Counting only work at home and self employment jobs, what's your approximate annual income? (Individual answers remain anonymous).

Less than $15,000.
$15,000-$25,000.
$25,000-$35,000.
$35,000-$45,000.
More than $45,000 - and lovin' it!

Results of Making Money: Self Employment poll

Aug 1, 2007

Options for Self Employment

In a perfect world, how would you use self employment to earn your income?

Freelance writing, graphic design, and/or photography.
Catering, cake decorating, and other food services.
Independent consulting.
Work at home jobs like surveys, ad-clicking, online selling, etc
Something else entirely!

Results of Options for Self Employment poll

Jul 17, 2007

The Work at Home Poll

What aspects of work at home and self employment do you find the most difficult?

Finding work at home jobs.
Maintaining a great self employment resume.
Keeping up a steady flow of income.
Staying disciplined and on schedule.
Taking care of self employment taxes, health insurance, etc.

Results of The Work at Home Poll poll

Feb 19, 2007

Self Employment Sound Off

Do you find the information and tips in this section to be helpful, and have you learned more about self employment from your browsing?

Yes, very helpful.
Somewhat helpful.
Not very helpful.
No, not at all helpful.

Results of Self Employment Sound Off poll

Jan 17, 2007

Finding Real Work at Home

Which of these real work from home opportunities most appeals to you?

At-home typing, data entry, sales, or customer service.
Independent contractor work, like writing or consulting.
Online sales of products or services.
Work form home surveys or Internet surfing.
Other work from home gigs.

Results of Finding Real Work at Home poll

Dec 29, 2006

Making Money from Home

What's your ideal work environment?

I like to be alone, without a lot of noise in the background.
I like to be alone, music or television in the background.
I like to work around others, with a lot going on.
I work best when it's late at night.
I work best in the mornings.

Results of Making Money from Home poll

Dec 11, 2006

Work from Home for the Holiday

Do you get more or less self employment work done during the holiday season?

More work than at other times of the year.
Less work than at other times of the year.
There's no change in the amount of work I'm doing.

Results of Work from Home for the Holiday poll

Dec 3, 2006

Self Employment Confessions

When you took the self employment leap, were you fully prepared for the future?

Yes! I had insurance, money in savings, and a good plan.
Almost - I had a little money saved and some future ideas.
Not really. I didn't know what to expect!
Not at all. I just sort of fell into my self employment.
I'm not self employed and I'm still not ready.

Results of Self Employment Confessions poll

Nov 21, 2006

Self Employment & the Holidays

Where is the money for your holiday spending coming from?

My self employed self efforts.
The seasonal/part time job I got for the holidays.
The full time job I still have.
I've picked up some extra projects/work to increase cashflow.
I've budgeted and saved up for the holidays.

Results of Self Employment & the Holidays poll

Nov 8, 2006

Resume Making, Self Employment

How up-to-date is your resume?

I regularly update my resume and always have a copy ready.
I update my resume when my job position changes.
Resume? What resume?
I didn't know the self employed needed resumes.
I update my resume every few years.

Results of Resume Making, Self Employment poll

Oct 29, 2006

Halloween Haunts and Working

Happy Halloween from Suite101! Which of these do you "haunt" when working? Where do you get the most work done in relation to your self employment goals?

Home office
Work office (when the boss isn't looking!)
The living room
The bedroom
The kitchen

Results of Halloween Haunts and Working poll

Oct 3, 2006

Self Employment Advice

I need tips and information on...

Becoming self employed through business endeavors.
Becoming self employed through the Internet.
Obtaining work from home positions.
Doing freelance gigs.
Promoting myself and my services.

Results of Self Employment Advice poll

Sep 20, 2006

Picking Self Employment Topics

When it comes to self employment and work from home opportunities, what topics most interest you?

Advice on finding work from home and employment opportunities.
Advice on career skill building, i.e. resumes and self marketing
Being a self employed parent.
Tips for making money using online tools.
Self employment budgeting and spending.

Results of Picking Self Employment Topics poll

Jul 25, 2006

Self Employment Tools

What self employment tools would you like to learn more about?

Medical Insurance
Business Insurance
Taxes
Budgeting
The Internet

Results of Self Employment Tools poll

Jul 17, 2006

Self Employment Opportunities

Which of the following self employment opportunities most appeal to you?

E-bay trading, buying, and selling.
Internet advertising revenue.
Work from home jobs.
Owning/operating an online business.
Selling online Internet services.

Results of Self Employment Opportunities poll

Jul 10, 2006

Working from Home

What type of work from home opportunities appeal to you the most?

Writing
Clerical/Typing/Data Entry
Operating my own online business
Internet research or surfing
Customer service/Sales

Results of Working from Home poll

May 16, 2006

Self-Employment Habits

How do you work best when it comes to being self-employed?

I work when no one else is home and all is quiet.
I work when others are asleep.
I work when the kids are in school.
I work when my schedule allows, here and there.
I keep a very set schedule every day.

Results of Self-Employment Habits poll

May 9, 2006

Yourself, Your Employer

What self-employment tools do you use most often in your home office to conduct business and work with customers?

The telephone: cell, home, or fax.
The Internet: e-mail.
The Internet: instant messenger services.
Land mail or land messenger services.
Something else entirely.

Results of Yourself, Your Employer poll

Apr 17, 2006

Self-Employment Poll

What Is Your Self-Employment Status?

Not currently self employed, but interested in learning more.
Currently self employed and struggling.
Currently self employed and not struggling.
Not currently self employed but ready to take the plunge.
Only flirting with the idea of self employment.

Results of Self-Employment Poll poll