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Business Operations & Management

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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 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...

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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 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...

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8 min read

Consulting Fees: How to Set Rates and Keep More of What You Earn

Your consulting fees should reflect true costs, including self-employment tax, benefits, and overhead, not just your time. Choosing the right pricing...

4 min read

Halfway Through 2026. Your Mid-Year Check-in with 5 Questions

A candid, low-pressure mid-year check-in for your solo business. A move or two can still scale the year. Welcome back to The Wedge, the newsletter for...

Solopreneur at a tidy home office desk reviewing neatly labeled folders beside a laptop, warm late-afternoon light, plants and a small pet nearby conveying calm and control.

6 min read

Best Way to Keep Records When Self-Employed—And Never Miss a Deduction Again

The best way to keep records when self-employed is to use a simple, consistent system that tracks income, expenses, receipts, and tax documents throughout...

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5 min read

How to Start a Real Estate Business: The Step-by-Step Guide for Solopreneurs

Starting a real estate business as a solopreneur starts with choosing your niche, checking licensing requirements, setting up clean finances, and building...

Empowered solopreneur in a coffee shop

8 min read

Best Bookkeeping Software for Small Business: How Automation Puts Money Back in Your Pocket

The best bookkeeping software for small businesses isn't just about tracking expenses—it's about keeping more of what you earn. Automation-first platforms...

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5 min read

Employee Benefits for a Small Business: Affordable Options That Attract Talent

Employee benefits for a small business don't have to break the bank or overwhelm your schedule. Even solo-led companies can offer practical perks that...

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7 min read

Bonus Structure Explained: Keep More of What You Earn

Learn how to design a tax-smart bonus structure that motivates you, smooths cash flow, and maximizes take-home pay as a solopreneur.

4 min read

Vibe coding for solopreneurs. Build, automate, and scale your business with AI

Garrett Kelly of Ember AI on the AI workflows that help solos deliver twice as much in half the time. Welcome back to The Wedge, the newsletter for...

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5 min read

Cash Flow Forecasting for Solopreneurs: Your Guide to Predictable Profits

Learn how to build a simple 8-13 week rolling cash flow forecast so you can make smarter growth decisions without relying on complicated spreadsheets.

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