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If you are a sole proprietor that needs to file your taxes for the upcoming season, read this guide. It'll walk you through what you need to know in order to file and save money from your tax bill.

Can you open a business checking account with just an EIN? Well, not quite. There are certain circumstances where you'll need an EIN but it's only one part of the process. We'll review the required documents in this article.

Does Chime offer a business account? Well, no. That's why we're going to show you some top alternatives for Chime where you can create a business account to separate your transactions for taxes.

if you are planning to incorporate, you'll need a separate business bank account for your operation. It is required to separate your legal entity and your personal finances. Read on to discover how to open a bank account for your corporation.

What's the difference between a business account and a personal one? Should you separate them for your business? In this article, we'll answer the key contrasts between the two accounts and how to decide if you need one for your business.

Never miss another payment with Bonsai, a professional services automation suite, made for consultants, agencies, coaches and other professional services.

A car lease can be a significant business expense. In this article, we'll break down how to claim a car lease tax deduction so you can write off these costs from your tax bill.

If you need help landing clients, read this guide. We'll walk you through some tactics and strategies to use to attract more business as an architect. We'll even show you some ways to streamline your business as it grows.

Looking to claim a Goodwill tax deduction? We'll take you by the hand and walk you through it step-by-step. This guide will cover everything you need to know to claim this tax write-off and much more.

Are you making the plunge as a new freelancer? Here are our 6 top tips to help you get started.

Here are 5 financial tips to help you keep your freelance career running smoothly while avoiding common financial hurdles.

Are you a creative stuck looking for freelance clients? Use these 4 tips to take your career to the next level and rake in big freelance clients.

If you’re a freelance designer, you’re probably already familiar with the powerful and popular Sketch app. Find out what are our top 20 best Sketch Plugins to use.

Account keeping is a key aspect of managing a freelance business. Use this guide to master how you maintain your accounts in Excel - explore 3 ways to do it!

Design copyright is vital for freelance designers looking to create works of art for their freelance business. Get everything you need to know about protecting your work here.

A collection of 100 freelance tips from top designers, developers, writers and photographers, to help you build and grow your freelance business.

Learn how to be good at giving and receiving design feedback with this 10-step recipe. If everyone embraces it, feedback in design is a powerful catalyst.

Want to know how to illustrate for decent money? Here’s your guide to a well-paid freelancing career doing what you love to do the most.

Do you need to file a 1099 when you pay under $600 in compensation? The answer...

Wondering how to write a proposal that stands out, persuades and wins business? Here are our 6 easy steps for a winning proposal, every single time.

The 1099 form explained: discover answers to 7 common questions about the 1099 tax form. Updated information for the 2020-2021 tax season.

Not sure how to fill out Form 1099-MISC box 6? Let this article help you out. In this article, we'll break down the 1099-MISC, filing requirements as well as the new 1099-NEC.

Need to file your 1099 consultant taxes? Stay tuned because in this article, we'll walk you through the difference between consultant taxes to employees, quarterly taxes, self-employment taxes and tax deductions.

HoneyBook vs 17hats - we compare two very well known platforms. Which one of them is right for you and your business?