It's the end of the fiscal year and we're all winding down, tallying numbers, and getting ready for a new year.
If this is your first year - but really anybody could use a reminder, yeah? - don't forget that if you paid a subcontractor (proofer, scopist, reporter) any funds and they totaled over $600 (ck with your accountant but I think that's still the number), they'll need to receive a 1099 from you showing they received income.
There are many places you can go to get the forms you need - the easiest is from the IRS but they do mail them so get your request in sooner rather than later - and get them filled out and mailed such that they are postmarked by January 31.
Woo-hoo! Running a small business is fun, isn't it?! Yes, it is - you just need to stay on top of all the "things" that need doing.
Happy "in between" week!
You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
