Contracts and Finance
If you’ve been an independent contractor for more than a year, you know how fun it can be to gather up your expenses come tax time. This is definitely one of those times where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of remedy. That’s why we’ve come up with four tips to help you…
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There’s never a bad time to check your spending and reassess your expenses. While any business budget can benefit from a little belt-tightening, as an independent contractor you deal with smaller profit margins than large companies. That means the need to keep expenses to a minimum is more pressing. We’ve assembled a list of 7…
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Even as a business of one, philanthropy can be an important part of your brand. Not only is charitable giving a great way to give back to your community and support a good cause, but it can also help to build connections with existing and potential customers, differentiate your business, and gain positive publicity. However, as…
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10 simple steps to billing a client to ensure you get paid on time.
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In late 2017, the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the biggest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years. One of the major changes in the law is, as described below, a deduction for certain “qualified business income.” In early August, the IRS issued proposed regulations, providing some…
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Properly managing business expenses is not just good business, it’s also a good income strategy for an independent contractor. As a business-of-one, you will likely incur fixed costs that can’t be billed back to a client. You may also need to take care of expenses such as health care and retirement. Each of these fixed or variable costs…
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Being tasked with writing and delivering a Scope of Work (SOW) can at first seem like a daunting task. However, once you understand what goes into the various parts of the document, it becomes much more manageable and can be a useful tool to help you get organized before a project begins. A SOW is helpful to…
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What is a SOW? A Scope of Work (SOW) is a document that defines how a project will be executed through specific tasks, activities, deliverables, and timelines. It also provides important legal protections for both you and your client. While many people associate SOWs with large-company projects, they are equally important for small businesses. In…
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In any business agreement, it is highly recommended to use a well-written contract. Contracts provide clarity, establish a relationship, and offer protection to all parties involved. For these reasons, many independent professionals wisely insist on using written contracts for every client project. In some cases, you may use your own contract, but clients will generally…
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It’s an unfortunate truth that many environmentally friendly products and services cost more than their less-green counterparts. But going green doesn’t always mean you have to spend more. In fact, independent contractors can actually save a surprising amount of money by adopting a green attitude towards daily business tasks. We’ve compiled a list of five quick…
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