A great way to track work-related mileage is through Hurdlr. It’s an app designed to make life easier for freelancers, independent contractors, and other professions that need help tracking income, expenses, and mileage. By using Hurdlr, you’ll also be able to estimate your tax burden and track tax deductions throughout the year. How You Use […]
Get the Most from Your 2023 Mileage Tax Deduction
Do you drive for your job or business? Then you might be eligible for a mileage deduction. Here is an easy-to-understand guide to the IRS standard mileage deduction. Happy filing! In 2023, you can deduct 65.5 cents per mile driven for business uses. If you drive a lot, either for your business or for an […]
Financial Benefits of Working from Home (for Employers Too)
There are several financial benefits of working from home. And not just for the employee. The employer can benefit too. I’ve been working from home for several years now since I quit my day job. And my team of three employees is entirely remote. I’ve loved it. If you’re interested in testing this out for […]
5 Steps to Starting a Drive-Through Gas Station Business [Examples Included]
Looking for a drive-through gas station near you? Look no further than the list of stores below. But first, let’s talk about starting up one of these stores as your own small business. People don’t want to leave the house. And if they have to leave their house, they certainly don’t want to leave their […]
15 Best Free Online Business Checking Accounts
Checking should be free. Don’t you agree? I say don’t pay a monthly fee for a checking account unless you absolutely have to. After all, you’re loaning them your money. All they’re giving you is a debit card, some checks, and a few monthly transactions with a teller. If you want free checking – even […]
NorthOne Bank Review: My Thoughts After 6 Months
Are you looking for a bank account for your small business? There are plenty of options out there but NorthOne’s account might be the best choice for you. In this review, I’ll share my personal experience with NorthOne, including their strengths and weaknesses so you can make an informed decision about whether or not to […]
How to Start a Business with No Money
Want to improve your finances by adding more income to the mix? Start a business. Here’s how to start a business with no money. Maybe you have no money to use for a fledgling business. Do you think you need small business loans to kick things off? BS! Sure, there are some types of businesses […]
Lending Club Tailored Checking Account for Business Review
Lending Club isn’t doing peer-to-peer lending anymore, but they are still doing banking. They purchased Radius Bank and have rebranded all of their products. Today we will review their business checking account, the Lending Club Tailored Checking account for business owners. Lending Club Bank’s Tailored Checking Account for small business earns just 0.1% interest plus […]
The Best Bill Negotiation Services for Business Owners
Don’t want to go through the effort of changing cell phone companies to get a better deal? Still want to save a few bucks? You may want to consider using a bill negotiation service to reduce your business and personal expenses. They’ll negotiate your bill for you, saving you hassle and money. Below, we compare […]
Best Phone System for Small Business Owners
As a freelancer, my business is run by me. It’s my job to handle customer service as well as accounting, and production, and, and, and… you get it. A small business phone solution can help shoulder some of the work in an automated way, while increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Anything to free up a […]
My Medi-Share Review 2023 | 8 Years of Healthcare Sharing
I’ve been with Medi-Share for eight years. This is my review of the Christian healthcare sharing program, updated for the 2023 enrollment. I’m currently paying ~$350 per month to cover my family of five. Prior to joining this healthcare expense-sharing community, I was paying a staggering $1,100/month for a health insurance plan through Humana! This […]
11 Best CRM For Small Business Owners of 2023
There’s nothing like the excitement of landing your first client when you start a new business. Once you move from the planning and promoting stages of your venture to communicating with clients or customers regularly, you’ll need some tools to keep you on track. Enter CRM platforms. Short for Customer Relationship Management, CRM apps, and […]
The Best Self-Employed Accounting Software in 2023
Small business accounting no longer needs to be a complex and frustrating aspect of running your business. With multiple self-employed accounting software options for business owners and entrepreneurs, anyone can master their business finances for a reasonable cost. Here are the best self-employed accounting software programs to put your small business finances in order: What […]
7 Scalable Business Ideas | Can You Scale Any Business?
Let’s look at some scalable business ideas. As a blogger, I stumbled into a business idea that scales pretty efficiently. I can reach thousands of people each day with my words using the power of the Internet and search. When I say “scales” efficiently, here’s what I mean: A scalable business can be served up […]
How to Do Payroll for Your Small Business [The Ultimate Guide]
Has your business grown to the point that it’s time to hire help? On one hand, that’s great news. But, on the other hand, payroll for small business owners adds another layer of complexity to the act of running your business. Most small business owners don’t have a background in HR, accounting, or bookkeeping. So […]
Expecting a Stimulus Check? Here’s What You Need To Know
Fast FAQs About Stimulus Checks (i.e. Economic Impact Payments): Up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for married couples and up to $500 for each qualifying child Based on 2019 or 2018 data, depending on when you file your 2019 return Deposit payments will begin to roll out on April 9th, with checks being issued […]
How to Get Unemployment Pay if You’re Self-Employed (Including Gig Workers and Freelancers)
Normally, there’s no unemployment for self-employed individuals. But with the unprecedented impact COVID-19 is having on the economy, the federal government has passed legislation to provide relief for small businesses and independent workers. With its passage, unemployment benefits are now expanded to cover the self-employed and gig workers like Uber drivers, freelancers, and Airbnb hosts. […]
15 Free Time Management Tools [and Tips] For Entrepreneurs
All of us are out there trying to make the most of our time. This is especially true for those of who have a side hustle. How can you balance the increasing demands on your time as a full-time employee with a side hustle? After you try to fit in all of the work tasks […]
