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Marketing

Getting to a steady stream of clients will always start with a good track record of successful projects. Learn how to build your freelance reputation!

Marketing

There’s more to becoming a good photographer than simply having a good camera. Discover the skills and know-how you need to go to the next level.

Taxes

If you are worried about how long you should keep tax receipts in case you get audited by the IRS, we'll break it all down for you here. In this article, we'll go over how long to keep receipts, statute of limitations and the best way to track expenses.

Marketing

Grow your freelance business - learn how to ask for referrals in just 5 steps with our guide to asking for referrals. 5 bonus sample referral email included!

Legal

When you’re deciding how much to charge for a logo design, there are two main variables: how much time you spend working before the actual design and how many revisions you go through. Here’s how to take them both into account when calculating your rate.

Financial Management

What's a fair price for a website? How much is too much? Is it okay to be competitive? Discover how much you should charge for a website!

Legal

What is a retainer fee, and how does a retainer work? We give you 9 key points to ensure a retainer relationship is successful for you and your client.

Tools

If you are looking for the best Freshbooks alternatives on the market, you are in the right place. In this article, we'll break down the best alternatives to pick from and weigh the pros/cons of each software.

Finding work

Looking for your next freelance marketing job? We got you covered! Check out our list of 35+ sites packed with freelance marketing opportunities.

Tools

10 HoneyBook alternatives reviewed - the best and greatest out there. Which one is right for you and your business?

Taxes

Do you have a hobby where you earn some money every now and then or an actual business? Our accountant will break down the key differences you'll need to know about for your taxes.

Marketing

Building a freelance portfolio website helps market your services, establish authority, and boost your online presence. Our 10 step guide is here to help you.

Taxes

Discover Bonsai's guide for filling out your Form 1040. No matter if the 2020 - 2021 tax season is the first time you are filing as an independent consultant, our guide will help.

Tools

Bonsai now integrates with Zapier to help you connect with 1,000 other tools and software.

Financial Management

Discover Linsey's best bookkeeping tips for freelancers of all industries, experience levels, and worth.

Taxes

If you plan on tracking your miles to deduct from your taxes, you'll need clean records to send to the IRS to justify your deduction. Try Bonsai's free mileage tracker template to quickly organize your miles and start saving money!

Taxes

If you forgot to pay quarterly estimated taxes, don't panic. The world is not coming to an end! Read this guide to see what to do to recover and avoid paying too much of a penalty.

Taxes

Need help filing your eBay 1099 taxes? The team at Bonsai has you covered. We'll go over quarterly taxes, how much you owe, hobby versus small business and much more. Discover how to easily file your taxes here.

Taxes

All you need to know when growing your team: Should you hire full timers or freelancers?

Client Management

Your supply of freelance work depends on designing effective proposals, but sending follow up emails after quotations or proposals is equally important.

Taxes

Missed your quarterly taxes and you are wondering what the estimated tax rate penalty is? Stay tuned. In this article, we'll guide you through everything you have to be concerned about regarding quarterly taxes, as well as calculating the penalty size.

Marketing

Learn how to make an email signature look professional in just 8 steps. Discover what works and what to avoid in your email signature.

Tools

Dubsado vs HoneyBook - we put two well-known platforms head-to-head. Which client management software is right for you?

Finding work

For freelancers, financial stability relies on finding new clients. Use these 10 strategies to master sending cold emails for jobs.

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