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Business Operations & Management

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7 min read

Bonus Structure Explained: Keep More of What You Earn

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

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

Reviewed by: Mark Rose Learn how to build a simple 8-13 week rolling cash flow forecast so you can make smarter growth decisions without relying on...

A bank rejection for a solopreneur

14 min read

The Financial System Wasn't Built for You: A Solopreneur's Guide to Banking, Credit, and Getting Paid

Lettuce is a service built for solopreneurs, by solopreneurs. We feel your pain. We've felt your pain. And that's why we're building the products and...

A person looking through receipts in a home office

7 min read

Solo Summit Recap: 7 Default Decisions That Cost Solopreneurs — Build Your Business the Right Way

Reviewed by: Ran Harpaz Most solopreneurs don’t get into financial trouble because of one big mistake. They get there from a dozen small ones—the wrong...

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4 min read

What is QSEHRA? A Solopreneur's Guide to Smarter Health Benefits

Reviewed by: Mark Rose QSEHRA lets small businesses with fewer than 50 employees reimburse health insurance premiums and medical expenses tax-free without...

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6 min read

Hiring an Employee vs. Contractor: Make the Right Call for Your Business

Reviewed by: Ran Harpaz Hiring an employee vs a contractor shapes your tax responsibilities, filing frequency, and IRS exposure. The IRS classifies...

Freelancer working in a twilight office

6 min read

How Much Does a CPA Cost: Breaking Down the Price

Reviewed by: Ran Harpaz Learn what CPAs typically cost for solopreneurs, what actually drives those fees up or down, and how to decide whether DIY, a...

A consultant doing taxes in a home office

7 min read

7 Ways to Beat the Average 401k Employer Match (Even Without an Employer)

Reviewed by: Ran Harpaz Solo business owners can contribute 20% or more of their compensation to retirement by leveraging both employee deferrals and...

5 min read

Your tax return holds the keys to next year's financial success. Here's how to use them

Ryan Page of Backpocket CPA on financial signals in your filed tax return for solos who want next year to be a breeze. Welcome back to The Wedge, the...

4 min read

5 Expert Strategies for Solopreneurs to Keep Cash Flow Healthy

Struggling with cash flow is one of the biggest challenges solopreneurs and businesses-of-one face. When money gets tight, it can feel overwhelming, but...

Woman working in a coffee shop, writing notes while reviewing health benefit options displayed on a laptop

4 min read

Self Employed FSA – Understanding the Ins, Outs & Alternatives

You’ve picked up some freelance gigs or started full-time consulting. Can you still open an FSA to save on healthcare expenses? For most self-employed...

4 min read

Workers Compensation Self Employed - Better Safe Than Sorry

If you’re self-employed, you may assume workers’ comp doesn’t apply to you. But that depends on how your business is structured and whether others rely on...

An entrepreneur looking at her phone while sitting at her home office

4 min read

Self Employed Liability Insurance – Coverage You Can’t Skip

You’ve made the leap—or you’re getting close. Whether you’re freelancing part-time or running a growing solo business, protecting your work with insurance...

4 min read

9 Self-Employment Jobs With Growing Demand

Are you thinking about leaving your full-time job to work for yourself? You’re not alone. Each year, millions of professionals are transitioning into...

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