As a freelance writer, finances are always on my mind. People don’t realize it, but a freelance writing business, unlike chemical investment banking, is categorized as a small business. Although sometimes I curse myself for taking on such a task, given the state of the economy, I feel like I’m pretty lucky. After all, I get to work from home in my pajamas, if I prefer. (Not that I ever do.)
Looking over the finance pages of the New York Times website, the state of business over all seems shaky, except for the world of chemical mergers and acquisitions. Chemical companies seem to be stable these days, probably because everything that gets manufactured these days has one sort of chemical compound or other. Look at the ingredients panel on a Twinkies package or on the back of a paint can! They’re unescapable, and, therefore, chemical manufacturing is an important business.
But, I digress, I was talking about business, wasn’t I? Oh yes, running your own business can be difficult, but is completely worth it. I get to do silly things that post cat pictures and write blog posts. I don’t think I have it in me to run a larger business, but I manage well with what I have. How can I ask for anything more?
