Yes... Um, Success

Sorry for the extended delay in posting, but I've been exceptionally busy. Well, relatively speaking in comparison to the total inertia I've enjoyed since my return from Europe. The meeting with Harold went well and I received the desired amount from the exchange. Further delving into the intricacies of freelance however has revealed one cannot, in a socialist country like Canada, escape the ravages of the tax man - so I'm a little peeved to learn I'll still be taking a major hit from him. Or her, as the case may be. Actually, I'm fairly certain I'd rather be ravaged by a tax woman if I'm going to be ravaged at all. Still, my situation is far superior to what I had previously. I need not now answer the phone, need not speak to customers at retail and am making more. Now, if only my other paying clients would contact me...

Success!... I think

The interview, or rather re-aquainting, with Harold went well on Friday. The new facilities are nicer than previous and I got the feeling things there are running more smoothly. The hourly rate was agreeable, though the terms not yet clearly delineated. As far as I could tell, it would be exactly as before except there will be no retail and the increased 'wage' will be billed monthly through my company - whatever name I decide to call it. What this all means is that I should be able to support myself now if this becomes regular income and I can keep a few small freelance clients on the go.

Here is the current logo I had been using for if my company were to ever be realized:

I used to think this was great - especially with all the time I spent on it - but now I'm not sure. I think some comments would be helpful here. So if there's anybody out there, please let me know what you think.

Getting interesting...

I am due to receive a phone call from my ex-employer today. Seems he is interested in doing the 'freelance' thing with me after all. Am going to see him assumably during the week sometime and negotiate to see if a contract can be reached. Should this go through - and if the hours are are great enough (in other words, the money is sufficient) - I should be able to support myself and start my own company based on his income with that from my other, smaller freelance clients.

I don't want to get ahead of - or jinx - myself, so I'll post again when I have more information.