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Client Management

Review the 5 most common types of contracts for construction work here. We'll go over each one and show you a way to quickly customize a legally reviewed agreement and get your business deal off the ground.

Start a business

Why should you pursue a career in architecture? The team at Bonsai will break down all the reasons why you should become an architect and give you tools to start your freelance career.

Start a business

If you are a graphic designer looking to start your own business, listen up. In this article, we'll show you all the things you need to do in order to get started and all the pitfalls to avoid. Our guide will put you on the right foot to taking off.

Finding work

If you are looking for new coaching clients, read this guide on tactics (that only take 15 minutes a day!) to try. We'll go over these small tasks that can reap a big reward by bringing in new clients.

Start a business

What is a design architect? In this guide, we'll walk you through the benefits of being a design architect, the experience needed to get a job, tools they use and more. Stay tuned.

Financial Management

If you are a self-employed individual, you'll need to prove your income to take out loans to determine your qualifications to make payments over time. In this article, we'll go over all the IRS-approved methods to prove your income to banks.

Financial Management

What is a virtual debit card? Are they the future? In this article, we'll break down exactly what a business bank account is and all the little perks you can get by using an online account. Plus, we'll introduce you to the best virtual debit card on the market.

Taxes

If you are a freelancer in California, then pay close attention to this tax guide. It'll walk you through everything you'll need to know about properly filing your independent contractor taxes.

Business insights

Starting a digital marketing agency is tougher in 2024, but there is great potential if you have a solid plan and the right team. Get started with our 7 step guide.

Finding work

RFPs are great for landing clients. Looking to improve how you respond to an RFP? Use these 5 tips to make sure you're writing compelling RFP responses.

Taxes

If you are a high income earner, pay close attention to these tax saving strategies so you can lower your tax bill and how much you'll owe Uncle Sam. We'll review everything from donations to investments.

Time tracking

If you are an architect looking for a time tracking software to record your hours worked on a project, try Bonsai. Bonsai's fuss-free software allows for easy time tracking and more.

Client Management

How to review a contract as a freelancer? Use this simple checklist to safeguard yourself against legal ramifications, pay disputes and changes in project scope.

Financial Management

If you’ve been freelancing for a longer amount of time, the topic of a retirement plan has probably crossed your mind at some point. Discover your options are.

Finding work

The flexibility of working for yourself is one of the reasons people leave their day jobs to become independent contractors. But what are the highest paid freelance jobs out there?

Taxes

If you are a Lyft 1099 driver, you'll need to know how to file your taxes at the end of the year. When you do it right, you can save a ton of money. If you do it wrong, you can pay fines and penalties. Read our guide to stay on top of your taxes.

Legal

There are many excuses for not using an agreement with clients, but none of them are good. Here is why it's important to always get one.

Client Management

Many freelancers and clients don’t fully understand the differences between a proposal and contract. It’s time you learned.

Business insights

No freelancer wants to grind forever. Discover what is a creative agency, differences between agency types, and 12 reasons & signs to consider starting one.

Client Management

The biggest points of confusion are always surrounding money. How to buff up your contract to protect you from late, or non-paying clients.

Client Management

Looking to write an agreement letter? Explore our 4-step process and get detailed guidelines on creating a water tight agreement letter.

Client Management

How to negotiate a contract that works for both you and your freelance clients? It can be a tricky process, but our 7 tips can help you navigate it all with ease.

Project Management

For a freelancer, delivering successful projects is usually top of mind. Use this 5 step guide to impress clients with your handling of freelance projects.

Financial Management

Looking to polish your freelance invoicing skills? Or preparing your first invoice? Our 9 step guide to mastering invoicing terms should do the trick.

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