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Ran Harpaz: Oct 29, 2026
Most financial blind spots in a solo business come down to a few missing systems, and putting them in place can help you keep more of what you earn with a...
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Ran Harpaz: Oct 28, 2026
Healthcare remains one of the biggest hurdles before and after going solo, and knowing your options, from partner plans to group-style coverage, can make...
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Lettuce: Oct 27, 2026
Retained earnings are the profits your business keeps instead of paying out, giving you a cushion for slow months and a fund for growth. For S Corp...
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Christopher Hyde: Oct 26, 2026
In short: Your 2026 Solo 401(k) contribution limit could reach $72,000, but how much you can actually save depends on how you pay yourself. Between...
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Lettuce: Oct 22, 2026
At Lettuce, we’re all about supporting the people building on their own terms — the freelancers, solos, and businesses-of-one who are making it happen...
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Ran Harpaz: Oct 12, 2026
The freedom of being a solopreneur comes with real pressure, but better systems, stronger relationships, and more support can make independence far more...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Oct 10, 2026
The ‘buy a G-Wagon and write it off’ strategy floating around social media has a kernel of truth, but the real deduction depends on far more than a...
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Christopher Potter: Oct 8, 2026
Insurance for real estate agents works best when coverage, payroll, and taxes run as one system. The cheapest premium isn't always the smartest pick, so...
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Ashley Vuu: Oct 15, 2026
PEO health insurance can give a business-of-one buying power, but it only fits once you're running an S Corp and paying yourself through W-2 payroll....
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Oct 16, 2026
Viral tax advice about S corporations, home offices, hiring your kids, and heavy SUVs usually starts from a real IRS rule. This article walks through nine...
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Diane Kennedy, CPA: Oct 24, 2026
There's no magic income level at which every business should elect S corporation status, despite what internet rules of thumb suggest. Real S corp savings...
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Natalia Budyldina: Sep 29, 2026
There's no single North Carolina business license, so skip the hunt for a universal form. Instead, work in four layers: form your entity, confirm any...
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Natalia Budyldina: Oct 21, 2026
S Corp setup means electing tax status for your existing LLC or corporation, not starting a new entity. Between the 75-day Form 2553 deadline, payroll...
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Natalia Budyldina: Oct 9, 2026
A 1099-INT simply means your bank paid at least $10 in interest, not that your business structure or tax status changed. For businesses-of-one, what...
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Alex Zelaya: Sep 26, 2026
C Corp tax rates look appealing at 21%, but for most solopreneurs, that headline misses the real cost: double taxation. An LLC with an S Corp election is...
