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4 Ways Startups Can Save Money During the Pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many startups have successfully pivoted their business models to accommodate customers and keep their doors open. These same businesses are also keeping a watchful eye on their expenses and finding new...

byMyCorporation

October 20, 2020

Dodge These 5 Common Tax Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

Starting and running a business requires precise attention to detail—especially when it comes time to file your business taxes. Whether you head a startup with a few employees or you’re an independent contractor, taxes are...

byEric Goldschein

March 10, 2020

Navigating Self-Employment Taxes and Income

There are many differences between being self-employed and working for someone else. However, the taxes you owe the federal government aren’t one of them. If you’re self-employed, you’ll still pay the same income tax as...

byNav

January 24, 2020

Do I Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance If I’m Self-Employed?

Workers' compensation insurance: the three words that give many employers a sudden anxiety attack. There are plenty of things to worry about beyond just the costly nature of this mandatory insurance coverage, including compliance, audits, independent...

byReuben Dourte

October 21, 2018

How to Classify Your Employees Right from the Start

Herd mentality is almost never a good thing. As social creatures, perhaps it’s only human to want to be included and be part of something bigger. When applied to business, the herd mentality often leads...

byDottie Chong

May 10, 2018

Managing Taxes in the Gig Economy

The gig economy can be a wonderful way to supplement your income while you’re building a new business. One of the benefits of Uber, Lyft, Shipt, Instacart, Doordash, Postmates or the host of other independent contract platforms is that...

byAlex Marlantes

February 21, 2018

6 Things Gig Economy Workers Should Do to Protect Themselves Financially

The gig economy has changed the way nearly 70 million Americans define work. But as a gig economy worker, you’re left to your own devices when it comes to finances. So what should you do?...

byKenneth Burke

December 19, 2017

Starting Up: Which Type of Business is Best for You?

Despite what you might see in the news, entrepreneurs aren’t just software developers, hip millennials and venture capitalists. Entrepreneurs are neighbors, parents, activists, dreamers and all sorts of people willing to burn the midnight oil...

byKenneth Burke

November 2, 2017

Top 5 Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Freelancer

As an entrepreneur, you eventually get to the point where you need an extra pair of hands. It would be great to hire someone to help out with phone calls, emails or even redesigning your...

byBen Walker

October 25, 2017