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.
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...
13 Differences Between a Solopreneur and Entrepreneur
Preston LeeFor a long time, I considered myself to be a solopreneur. And if you’re like me, the only time your job title actually matters is...
The Tax Deduction Cheat Sheet for Freelancers & Self-employed
Millo TeamHave you ever filed your tax return only to realize that you could’ve deducted a significant business expense? Hopefully, a tax deduction cheat sheet can...
LLC for Freelancers: What All Solopreneurs Need to Understand
Jessica PerkinsFreelancers often start out as struggling professionals. At the time, their natural habitat would include job boards and gig sites like Upwork and Fiverr. Their...
Crafting a Graphic Design Contract to Protect Yourself (with Templates)
Yauhen ZarembaHaving a graphic design contract in place may be the last thing on your mind when you’re starting out as a freelancer. In all the...