Legal
Running your own business is exhilarating, but many freelancers and agency-builders have a gnawing fear in the back of their mind at all times: “am I doing everything right legally?” These articles will help you answer important legal questions about your role as a freelancer or business owner—including questions about contracts, agreements, disputes, and lots more.
What Freelancers Need to Know About Business Licenses
Phoenix D'AngeloStarting a freelance business is an exhilarating journey, but the world of business licenses can quickly become a maze of confusion and uncertainty. As someone who’s helped...
Can I write off a Personal Loan on My Taxes?
Jack NolanTax write-offs, also known as deductions, reduce the amount of income that is subject to taxes. Some common examples include business expenses, charitable donations, and...
WPLP Compliance Platform Review: The Best WordPress Legal Solution for 2025?
Jack NolanRunning a WordPress website in 2025 without proper legal compliance is like playing Russian roulette with your business. With GDPR fines reaching €20 million, CCPA...
6 Mistakes Freelancers Make When Setting Up an LLC
Freya LaskowskiFreelancing is on the rise like never before. In 2023, 73% of U.S. workers planned to freelance. An astonishing 46% of the global workforce is...
Do Freelancers Need to Save Receipts?
Preston LeeAs a freelancer, organizing your finances isn’t just advisable; it’s crucial. One might wonder, do you really need to keep every single receipt? The answer...
Why I Switched from 1099 to S-Corp (and You Should Too)
Preston LeePicture this: It’s 2017, and I’ve just been laid off. Instead of panicking, I decided to take my side hustle full-time. Little did I know,...
How to Break Up with a Client (Plus Examples)
Preston LeeBreaking up with a client can be a tough decision to make. But remember: everything in your business is an opportunity cost. When you say...
Protecting Your Freelance Business: 4 Different Options
Eyal DorfmanBeing a freelancer is increasingly common today. Whether working in the gig economy full-time or freelancing as a side hustle, people are often wearing different...
Trademark vs LLC: Which Do You Need and Why?
Preston LeeIf you’re starting a new business or have even been in business for a while, you maybe have wondered about a trademark vs LLC and...
Collective.com Review: I’ve Used for 3 Years—Still Good?
Preston LeeCollective is an all-in-one financial solution for freelancers and solopreneurs making $100,000+ per year. This Collective.com review will share my experience (the good and the...
[Q&A] Upcharge a Client for Subcontracting?
Preston & ClayWhen freelancers expand their services, we often bring on subcontractors to handle work outside our wheelhouse. In fact, we recommend this to call-in guests all...
Sole–Proprietor or LLC?
Preston & ClayOn today’s show, Molly Cox calls in with questions about the freelance business she started just six months ago. Top of mind for her Should...