The deets: Name: Will Tams, Founder and Director of Creative Business Name: The Collective Spark Creative Describe your business The… Continue Reading
S Corp Guides
State by state guides for setting up and maintaining your business.
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Why You Need an LLC Operating Agreement and How to Make One
Establishing your LLC can be an exciting affair. But before you kick up your heels and celebrate with an artisan… Continue Reading
Why Women Need a Negotiation Support Group When Increasing Their Prices
There’s no need to tell you there are so many tactics you can implement to increase your income. Even simple… Continue Reading
Why Bookkeeping Is Important: The Basics
You may be wondering what bookkeeping is – and how it can help your business, before and during tax season…. Continue Reading
Why are you still a sole proprietor? It’s time to switch
There comes a moment in every young freelancer’s life when it’s time to level up their business, kind of like… Continue Reading
When is the best time to switch to an S Corp?
Switching from a sole proprietor to an S Corp feels like going from Princess Adora to She-Ra. It’s not like… Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About the 2020 Tax Deadline Extension
They say the only two things certain in life are death and taxes. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, taxes are still… Continue Reading
What Is an S Corp “Reasonable Salary”? How to Pay Yourself the Right Way
A Business-of-One often elects to be treated as an S Corp instead of a sole proprietorship for tax purposes, because… Continue Reading
What Every Freelancer Should Know About Bookkeeping
Let’s talk about bookkeeping, shall we? No, you don’t want to? You’d rather watch the Star Wars prequels on repeat… Continue Reading
Washington State Business License: What You Need to Know
If you run a business in Washington, you’ll need a Washington state business license, permit, or certificate of some kind… Continue Reading
Want a sustainable business? Try diversifying your income
I’m sure you’ve heard that the average millionaire has 7 streams of income. I know, not EVERYONE dreams of being… Continue Reading
Virginia Business License: Top Things to Know
If you run a business in Virginia, you might need a Virginia business license, permit, or certificate of some kind… Continue Reading
Utah Business License: What You Need to Know
If you run a business in Utah, you’ll likely need a Utah business license, permit, or certificate in order to… Continue Reading
Unemployment Insurance Options for Freelancers
In the past, when a self-employed contractor lost a client or gig, they were out of luck when it came… Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Forming an S Corp in Illinois
Running your own business is exciting no matter what stage you’re in! Whether you’re just starting out as a freelancer… Continue Reading
Tyrone Marshall Jr on how to create a solid foundation for your business
The deets: Name: Tyrone Marshall Jr Business Name: Melanated Business Strategies LLC Follow on Instagram and Facebook Describe your business:… Continue Reading
Two Inspiring Women Share How to Achieve Entrepreneurial Success
The COVID pandemic has had a staggering impact on women in the workforce and gender pay equality. According to the 2021… Continue Reading
Tips for Creatives to Overcome Isolation and Loneliness
Being a Business-of-One has plenty of perks (hello having full control over when you work and where you work)! You… Continue Reading
Three Ways Entrepreneurs Can Cultivate Mental and Emotional Health
There’s a mental health crisis in entrepreneurship and it’s not going away anytime soon. Many entrepreneurs don’t talk about mental… Continue Reading
Three Tips for Mastering the Art of Effective Self-Promotion
The internet’s hatred of self-promotion is palpable. While researching this article, I was shocked by the abundance of editorials that… Continue Reading
There’s no right way for women to make money
When I first started working for myself, I would feel guilty that I wasn’t doing it “right.” I was home… Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Business In California
Are you ready to start a business in California? We’ve got some great news for you: there’s never been a… Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Naming an LLC in Washington
Registering your freelance business as an LLC (Limited Liability Company) in Washington comes with a host of perks. But before… Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Naming an LLC in Virginia
Registering your freelance business as an LLC (Limited Liability Company) in Virginia comes with a host of perks. But before… Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Naming an LLC in Utah
Registering your freelance business as an LLC (Limited Liability Company) comes with a host of perks. But before you can… Continue Reading
