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In just 4 steps, you'll discover how to pursue collections and how late fees can assist. Download the 5 late fee clauses pack to use in your contracts.
Cold-pitching (sending cold emails to potential clients) is essential to your freelance business. Avoid these 7 mistakes - draft cold emails that get responses.
Do tips get taxed by the IRS? Find out in this guide. We'll talk about if tips are taxable income, when they are reported to the IRS and we'll go over "tipped employees".
Discover the differences between UX and UI, how to master each position, and why your design role is vital for your client’s user experience.
As a graphic designer, having a contract will help ensure that there will be no misunderstandings between you and your clients. Here are some useful tips on how you write your contract.
Everything you should know about putting your freelance design portfolio together for the first time, as well as polishing up your existing portfolio for the best possible presentation!
Wondering if you could deduct tax preparation fees off of your tax bill? This article will go over the ins and outs of this common question. Stay tuned for when you can and cannot deduct this expense.
A cell phone tax deduction can help you lower your tax bill owed at the end of the year. Here's everything you need to know to successfully claim this write-off by using the IRS' rules.
As a 1099 independent contractor, you’re entitled to make deductions from your taxable income. Discover 21 of the best of these deductions.
Email content is important, but how do you sign off? Choose from 50 of the best email sign offs and discover which to avoid.
Trying to (re)design your client's brand? Polishing your own? Get all the answers you need for solid brand identity with our 2 brand questionnaire samples.
If you are a self-employed worker or independent contractor, you'll want to take advantage of the business meal deduction. There are requirements for what counts as a business expense. Read our guide to find out.
Starting a web design business and getting clients won't be a challenge if you follow these tips.
23 best apps for freelancers, handpicked and sorted in categories: time management, organization, project management, finance & legal, and writing productivity.
Often thinking about how you could make your work less isolating? The flexibility of your freelancing status might actually be an asset.
If you use PayPal often to accept payments for your business, you know PayPal fees add up. In this article, we'll break down all the fees available to you (and other deductions) to write-off from your tax bill.
In 2020, Trump wrote off $70,000 of Hairstyling on his taxes for "The Apprentice" ...It stirred huge controversy. It begged the question to be asked, "are haircuts tax deductible?" In this article, we'll answer that.
A common question asked by self-employed folks is: are credit card statements sufficient for the IRS? Well, we'll answer the question and let you know what records to keep.
If you run a short-term rental business, this guide is the last guide you'll need to know about to file your AirBNB 1099 taxes. We cover everything from quarterly taxes, self-employment taxes, deductions and more.
Having a complete, clean, and descriptive online portfolio is key to getting inbound work requests. Here is what to build a stellar one.
If you are looking for freelance work from home jobs, here are 9 contractor jobs you can start today. This quick guide can give you some ideas to start making money today.
Finding work as a freelancer can be a painful experience... Discover Linsey's top 50 websites to help you find your next freelance gigs!
Beware of the 1099-NEC due date to avoid any late fees or penalties. Sure, you could file an extension for your 1099, but you need to file it before the due date. This article will break down the 1099-NEC deadline and the form.
Understand the difference between 1099 income and W2 income. In this article we'll go over the ways these forms are different as well as what you need to know in order to properly file the right form.
