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Financial Management

Freelance careers can be rewarding, but invoicing is difficult for newcomers to navigate. Check out 5 (often overlooked) tips on writing invoices for freelance work.

Finding work

This fast-paced career is in high demand by companies big and small. Anyone with a Facebook page or Twitter account will likely hire a social media manager. Those who haven't yet – probably will. Are you up to the challenge?

Time tracking

Timesheets are a great tool for managing your time - but how do they actually work? Here are the 4 things you should know about timesheets.

Financial Management

If you are looking for a list of the best no minimum checking accounts, read more here. We'll talk about why banks have minimum balance requirements in the first place and show you the best options for business accounts with no balance minimums.

Finding work

Crafting proper design briefs is the backbone of successful design projects. Discover what a design brief is and how to create the perfect one.

Financial Management

If you are running two businesses, can you use one bank account to manage all your finances? Well, sort of. In this article, we'll break down why you should create a business bank account and when it would be a good idea to stick with one account.

Client Management

Freelancers love retainers. Having a retainer agreement or retainer fee in place bring peace of mind. Use one of 5 downloadable sample retainer clauses!

Taxes

If you live in California, listen up. The State is notoriously known to have high tax rates so you'll need to know how to reduce your tax liability. In this article, we'll go over all the ways you can pay less taxes in California.

Start a business

If you are planning on starting a coaching business, here are a list of things you need to think about. From structuring your business to how you will organize your day-to-day tasks, Bonsai will give you the low-down on how to do it.

Taxes

Independent consultants are eligible to get the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction. Here’s a closer look at how consultants pay taxes.

Financial Management

If you'd like to know about the problems a business account would help you solve, then read here. We'll talk about the things a business bank account could help you take care of as you grow your business.

Finding work

If you need some practical life coaching tips, read this. We'll give you some advice on how to be a good life coach from seasoned entrepreneurs and veterans. We'll also introduce you to some coaching tools.

Financial Management

Sole proprietorship vs LLC? Most freelancers need a little time to figure out the best structure for them, and that’s OK. Discover some insights on what might work best for you!

Taxes

Forgot to file or lost your 1099 form and you didn't report your income? Will the IRS catch a missing 1099? In this article, we'll go over everything you need to know about the IRS catching missing 1099s.

Taxes

Who doesn’t get a 1099? Should you receive or issue a 1099 and if so, when? The answer is...

Taxes

To see exactly when 1099s are due and the 1099 form types you have to file, read here...

Financial Management

Many freelancers sell themselves short. By understanding what is billable expense income and adding it to your invoices, you can get paid what you deserve.

Financial Management

Invoices are important documents for businesses. Learn what invoices are, how to create one, and how to use them to collect payments for your business.

Tools

Managing freelancers shouldn’t be a full-time job. New solutions called freelance management systems are emerging among freelance teams.

Legal

In this article, let's talk about wet signature — what is it, when should you use it, and how to create one among others.

Marketing

A marketing communications plan is so important because it creates the foundation of the business and communication with clients. It incorporates your vision and business ethos.

Legal

Your signature is like a handshake — it signifies your approval and acceptance. In this article let's talk about signatures in-depth and how to make sure that it's legally binding.

Finding work

A creative brief can help you make sure you and your client are on the same page so you can deliver your best creative project yet.

Finding work

These days, a UX designer portfolio is a must. Learn how to create a successful portfolio that attracts the clients you want by learning from these 25 UX design pros.

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