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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

Most solopreneurs don’t get into financial trouble because of one big mistake. They get there from a dozen small ones—the wrong entity structure, expenses...

Hands placing a signed document into a folder

4 min read

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

QSEHRA lets small businesses with fewer than 50 employees reimburse health insurance premiums and medical expenses tax-free without the cost of a...

Freelancers collaborating on food photography

6 min read

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

Hiring an employee vs a contractor shapes your tax responsibilities, filing frequency, and IRS exposure. The IRS classifies workers based on behavioral...

Freelancer working in a twilight office

6 min read

How Much Does a CPA Cost: Breaking Down the Price

Learn what CPAs typically cost for solopreneurs, what actually drives those fees up or down, and how to decide whether DIY, a traditional CPA, or an...

A consultant doing taxes in a home office

7 min read

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

Solo business owners can contribute 20% or more of their compensation to retirement by leveraging both employee deferrals and employer profit-sharing...

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...

Fitness instructor recording a yoga session at home using a smartphone on a tripod.

5 min read

Best Self-Employed Jobs For A Career Shift

The best self-employed jobs offer freedom, flexibility, and purpose, whether you're leaving a 9-to-5 or exploring your next chapter. From entry-level...

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...

4 min read

How to Get a Home Mortgage Loan When Self-Employed

Getting approved for a home mortgage loan when you work for yourself takes more preparation, but it’s possible. Lenders may scrutinize your income more...

Pregnant woman and her partner standing at a kitchen table, reviewing notes and looking at a laptop together.

4 min read

Navigating Self Employed Maternity Benefits

For self-employed professionals, maternity leave can feel uncertain, but it doesn’t have to be. Without an employer to offer formal benefits, assuming...

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