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Finding work

If you need a gentle reminder email to send to clients, read this. We'll show you 12 samples you can model. Our examples show you how to write without being too pushy or aggressive.

Finding work

If you are a consultant, you'll need to send reports to clients. Here's a guide with examples of how a report you send to clients should look like and information it should contain.

Project Management

If you are a consultant looking for the best project management software for your business, read this. We'll go over all the reasons why Bonsai is the best platform on the market.

Client Management

If you are a coach who is creating an intake session form, read this. We'll go over 6 key elements you need to be aware of to create a flawless intake form. Read on and we'll show you a way to automatically create a professional looking form.

Financial Management

If you would like to know what the best business bank accounts for LLC owners is, then pay close attention. In this article, we'll review the top 7 and let you in on what you should look for in a business checking account.

Financial Management

If you are searching for the best consultant billing software, then read this review. In this article, we'll go over all the reasons why Bonsai is the clear winner and best choice for invoicing/billing.

Finding work

In this post, you’ll learn how to use social media to generate a steady stream of lucrative, long-term freelance clients.

Start a business

Would you like to become a consultant? Here's a detailed guide on how to get started.

Taxes

If you are a consultant, read this. In this guide, we'll go over the most common consultant tax write-offs you can claim and lower your tax bill at the end of the year. We'll even show you a way to automatically track your deductions.

Start a business

There are many businesses you can start with a small amount of capital. In fact, we'll show you. In this article, we'll introduce the best businesses to start with only $5,000.

Taxes

If you are a freelancer who earned non-employee compensation income throughout the year, you'll need to pay taxes on your earnings. In this guide, one of our accountants will walk you through what you need to know to file taxes correctly.

Business structure

If you are wondering if you could use your home address for LLC, Bonsai will break it down for you. We'll go over all the pros and cons of using your home address for your LLC.

Taxes

Looking to lower your tax bill for the year as a self-employed worker? Claim a gas tax deduction. This article will walk you through all the different ways you can write-off miles on your taxes.

Taxes

Traveling for your business? Here's a guide on how you can claim a business travel tax deduction. We'll go over all the rules and things you need to know in order to claim business expenses for travel.

Taxes

Will you receive a form 1099 for rental income this year? Make sure you know if you need...

Taxes

You need to complete Form 1099-NEC to report nonemployee compensation. Discover how it’s done with these detailed 1099-NEC instructions.

Taxes

If you are a lawyer, you'll need to figure out how to file your 1099 legal fees at the end of the tax year. Don't worry. In this article, we'll go over everything from tax deductions to quarterly taxes in order to help you properly file your taxes.

Taxes

If you are a freelancer or self-employed individual who works from home, try out free home office deduction worksheet to track and calculate your deduction. Our sheet was designed by a professional accountant to automatically total up your home office write-off amount.

Taxes

Learn all there is to know about the 8829 form. Explore Bonsai's in-depth guide meant to help you keep more of your income and avoid overpaying on taxes.

Taxes

Why do people think that if they claim the home office deduction, they will automatically be audited? Well, we're going to dissect this myth and tell you all the ways you might trigger an IRS audit.

Taxes

What is the home office reimbursement for taxes? Stay tuned because in this guide, we'll go over all the details of getting a reimbursement from your home office and how to get some money back.

Financial Management

Looking for alternatives to Expensify? Well, this article will break down the top rated Expensify alternatives for business expense tracking. We'll let you know which apps are the best for your fit as well as our #1 rated tracker.

Taxes

Is there a home office deduction limitation for how much you can claim? Yes, there is. In this article, we'll go over the limitations set by the IRS for claiming a home office reimbursement.

Taxes

If you qualify for the home office deduction, you may be wondering if home repairs are tax deductible. In this article, we'll go through everything you need to know about deducting home repair fees.

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