

PORCH Talk | From Side Hustle to Real Business w/ FreshBooks
From Side Hustle to Real Business w/ FreshBooks
This talk is a financial and operational guide designed for creative professionals and freelancers who are turning a side hustle or passion into a legitimate business.
Topics to be covered:
I made money…now what?
Side hustle doesn’t mean free money
Stop losing receipts
Your side hustle is a business, even if it doesn't feel like it
Is your side hustle actually worth it?
About Michael
Michael Papalambropoulos, CPA
A self-described ‘student for life’. Michael started his career at KPMG working as a Public Auditor in their Technology, Media, and Telecommunications group. In his search to find more meaningful experiences, he worked at his alma mater (UofT) as a Coordinator helping students secure Co-ops and Internships. From there, Michael entered the world of Sales & Account Management working at Education Tech companies. Currently, Michael supports Accountants & Business Owners by teaching them how to use Accounting feature workflows.
Make the hard part easy with FreshBooks. FreshBooks has been supporting Canadian entrepreneurs since 2003 and has been headquartered in Toronto ever since. FreshBooks is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to spend more time scaling their businesses and less time bogged down in accounting work.
Canadian entrepreneurs can create professional invoices, keep track of finances, and get paid faster with FreshBooks by their side.
About PORCH
PORCH is an exclusive club of international entrepreneurs that have been there, done that, and are still doing it. They have come together to support one another on the personal side of the journey (from living to finance to relationships) to learn and grow, and to share their superpowers.
From ongoing virtual and IRL events, to 24/7 discussion, learning, and relationships, PORCH levels the playing field and gives you a greater chance at success.
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