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Typical Health Insurance Monthly Cost: What Solopreneurs Really Pay In 2026

What's a typical health insurance monthly cost for solopreneurs in 2026? It varies widely, from subsidized low-cost plans to several hundred dollars,...

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6 min read

Can You Have 2 Health Insurance Plans? The Smart Solo Owner's Guide

You can have 2 health insurance plans, but it won't double your payouts. Coordination of benefits decides which plan pays first. S-corp owners must handle...

solopreneur working on their home office

7 min read

The Home Office Deduction Isn't an Audit Flag, Bad Records Are

This article explains when the home office deduction is legitimate, how to weigh the simplified method against actual expenses, and why proper...

Solopreneur sits at his desk at night considering his quarterly taxes

10 min read

Quarterly Taxes Aren't Optional: How to Know What You Should Actually Be Paying

Self-employed and S-Corp owners often assume a refund means they're in the clear, but underpayment penalties can still apply. This article breaks down how...

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6 min read

Income Tax by State: What You Need to Know (As a Solopreneur)

Income tax by state isn't one-size-fits-all, but for solopreneurs, the real challenge isn't your state's category. Whether you're in a no-tax, flat-tax,...

Solopreneur reviewing documents with his dog

5 min read

How to Get a Nevada Business License Without the Guesswork

Getting a Nevada business license means navigating three layers: state, local, and industry-specific. Filing them out of order can cost you twice. This...

Female real estate agent works on getting her Georgia Business License

6 min read

Guide to Getting a Georgia Business License in 2026

Georgia keeps its licensing local. There's no universal business license every solo operator must hold; what you need depends on your city, county, and...

Female solopreneur filing forms

4 min read

How to Get an Alaska Business License (and Why It Matters for S Corps)

An Alaska business license is the state's permission to operate, and most businesses-of-one need one before earning a dollar. This guide covers the filing...

Solopreneur consultant handling forms

5 min read

Utah Business License Guide For LLCs And S Corps

A Utah business license usually isn't one form. It's a chain: register your entity with the state, then handle city licensing, professional permits, and...

Ohio business owner sitting in home office

6 min read

Ohio Business License: What Solo Owners Actually Need

Most solopreneurs never need a general Ohio business license, but that does not mean you are off the hook. What you actually need is the right entity...

Female solo business owner holding 1099-NEC form

10 min read

What Is a 1099-NEC? The Complete Guide for Freelancers and Solopreneurs

The 1099-NEC is the IRS form freelancers and solopreneurs receive when a client pays them $2,000 or more for services in a year. It reports nonemployee...

Solo business owner with her dog

7 min read

HMO vs. PPO — Which Is Right for You?

The HMO vs. PPO decision hits differently when there's no HR team to walk you through it. One keeps costs low and predictable inside a tighter network....

solo business owner unpacking office equipment

10 min read

What Therapists Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill: QBI, 100% Bonus Depreciation & Hiring Workers

This article breaks down what the One Big Beautiful Bill means for therapists in private practice, including the now-permanent QBI deduction, the return...

Solo business owner happy about business

10 min read

Part 3: The Business-of-One Operating System: Tools You Need to Run Profitably

Businesses-of-one operate on a completely different model than traditional small businesses, which means they need a different set of tools to run...

Solopreneur checking financials

7 min read

Part 2: The $10,000 Tax Problem: Why Solopreneurs Overpay (and the S Corp Fix)

Businesses-of-one face a costly blind spot: overpaying on taxes simply because of how their entity is structured. Operating as a sole proprietor or...

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