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How to Save for Retirement When You’re Self-employed
Did you start your business to improve your financial security? You’re not alone – according to Entrepreneur Magazine, about two-thirds of US small business owners say they were motivated to start a company to have better financial stability.
January Planning
As a small-business founder, starting the new year on the right foot is so important. Whether you’re looking to optimize your savings or streamline your operations, we’ll provide practical advice and actionable tips to set you up for success in 2025.
How Not to Get Screwed by the City of LA’s Freelance and Business Tax
The City of Los Angeles imposes a gross receipts tax on freelancers and businesses. You must file by the end of February annually, even if you’re not profitable or made no money.
Who needs a 1099?
1099s… Who needs them? Who owes them? When are they due? Get on track or get ahead using these best practices.
2025 Guide to Self-Employed and Small Business Health Insurance
Choose your 2025 self-employed or small business health insurance with confidence
How to get better at finance
Wondering how to get better at finance? Start by getting clear and intentional about expenses. I’ll show you how.
2024 Small Business Health Insurance Guide
You need health insurance for yourself. Could offering corporate health insurance be better for you and your team?
I blew all my money
Be a more strategic leader and more effective manager of your business finances by embracing the difference between investing and spending. I’ll show you how.
You don’t have to be a jerk to change the world
What should founders and business owners avoid? Let’s take a look at some lessons learned from Elon Musk.
Planning Now? Ask yourself these five questions
Business planning is more effective if approached from what you want and believe and where you want to go. I’ve got 5 questions to help you figure it out.
How to Save for Retirement When You’re Self-employed
Did you start your business to improve your financial security? You’re not alone – according to Entrepreneur Magazine, about two-thirds of US small business owners say they were motivated to start a company to have better financial stability.
January Planning
As a small-business founder, starting the new year on the right foot is so important. Whether you’re looking to optimize your savings or streamline your operations, we’ll provide practical advice and actionable tips to set you up for success in 2025.
How Not to Get Screwed by the City of LA’s Freelance and Business Tax
The City of Los Angeles imposes a gross receipts tax on freelancers and businesses. You must file by the end of February annually, even if you’re not profitable or made no money.
Who needs a 1099?
1099s… Who needs them? Who owes them? When are they due? Get on track or get ahead using these best practices.
A glossary of US health insurance terms
Understand the terms and acronyms you’ll encounter in buying self-employed and small business health insurance
2025 Guide to Self-Employed and Small Business Health Insurance
Choose your 2025 self-employed or small business health insurance with confidence
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