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Taxes

Looking to pay less self-employment taxes? Read our quick and easy guide for how to avoid paying taxes on side jobs. We'll go through all the different ways you can claim tax breaks and lower your taxable income.

Finding work

If you are looking to boost your architect firm's business development, read this. We'll go over some tools you could use, understanding your target audience and more.

Project Management

Here's a architect project schedule example you can use to make sure you stay on top of your work and deadlines. We'll go through some tips to navigate through your clients expectations and how to plan a project.

Time tracking

If you are an architect looking for an invoicing software to manage all of your billing requests, try Bonsai. Our software is the go-to invoicing software to send billing requests for design work. Try a free trial today.

Taxes

If you are looking for the best app to track receipts for taxes, read our review of the top 5 most recommended apps. So, you won't need to worry about tracking your business expenses when tax season rolls around.

Taxes

If you are looking for a free expense tracker template, Bonsai has your back. Use our free tool to track your expenses, income and tax deductions. Our sheet was made from a certified accountant to provide you with everything you need.

Finding work

If you are a consultant looking to bring on more clients--read this. We'll go over all the different strategies to get a steady stream of new clients quickly. From cold pitching to online groups, we got you covered.

Business structure

If you are debating between starting a DBA or LLC, here's what you'll need to know in order to make the decision. We'll review the different pros and cons of each so you can select the best choice for your business.

Business structure

If you are planning on incorporating your business, tune into these 7 reasons why it's a good idea. In this article, we'll show you why you should really consider incorporating your business.

Financial Management

Discover how to ask for payment in an email in just 3 steps. Download our 5 email templates and use them right away.

Taxes

If you are an architect, read our guide on what to deduct from your tax bill. Our detailed list will make sure you capture all the write-offs available to you when tax season rolls around. Read our guide here.

Finding work

Try this architect client questionnaire to get the necessary info from clients to do a project well. Our list of 16 questions will cover details, preferences and more. Try it out here.

Taxes

What are the benefits of an EIN for a business owner just starting out? Why would they want one? In this article, we'll go over 8 reasons why it is a great idea to obtain an EIN for your business.

Legal

If you are starting your business, do you need a business license? Well, in this article, we'll review all the things you need to know in order to be compliant with your business regulations.

Finding work

If you are a coach, you'll need a detailed business plan to grow your business. A plan lays out what you have, what needs to be done, and how you'll get there. Read this guide to make a coaching business plan today.

Project Management

Here are the 8 best project management softwares for architects. You can use a combination of these softwares to run your freelance or small business more efficiently. Try these tools out today.

Business structure

If you are considering to run your business as a sole proprietorship or as a formal corporation, read this article first. We'll go over the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorship.

Financial Management

If you are looking for a debit card for your freelance business, then try a one of these bank accounts. We'll review the different features of each, the different benefits of a business account, and show you the best freelancer bank account on the market.

Start a business

Discover tax write-offs and the best business to start in order to claim deductions here. In this article, we'll go over different write-offs you can claim as well as let you in on the best businesses to start for tax deductions.

Marketing

Looking to become a freelance marketing consultant? Discover 4 key tips and download the detailed 12 step freelance marketing consultant cheat sheet!

Financial Management

If you are in the market for an online bank account, try Bonsai's business account. Our business bank account is virtually guaranteed and comes at no cost. It's a no-brainer to open!

Financial Management

If you are an architect looking for advice for what to charge your clients, then read this article. We'll give you ten things to consider when you are setting your hourly rate.

Finding work

What is the difference between an architect and an interior designer? In this article, we'll go over the differences between the two roles and the different types of work they accomplish.

Tools

Shopping around for the best architect apps? The team at Bonsai gathered the best tools for architects to use to run their business, set up augmented reality, 3D drawings, and much more.

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