We’re passing the mic to some of our favorite freelancers who make Wingspan’s community thrive, and who remind us every day that there are no wrong ways to take...
Struggling to take paid time off from work is common for freelancers. Expert Ashley Hamm shows you how to make time off a meaningful part of your life.
A business proposal is a document that sells your services to a prospective client. Here's how to write a proposal, no matter your field.
Here’s what you need to know about applying for a low interest PPP loan from the government--and how to get yours forgiven.
Doing your own independent contractor taxes can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow these four steps to get organized for tax time.
There are three general pricing models pros use to calculate their hourly rate. We’ll walk you through the pros and cons for each one.
Kyana Wheeler, M.Ed, MPA, a consultant and board member of the Non-Profit Anti-Racist Coalition explains how to make sure your clients aren't racist.
Find out the questions to ask and steps to take to make your business more antiracist.
Even if you only have a few days, you can tackle your self-employment taxes. This step-by-step guide will help you do it.
The type of company determines how much you pay in taxes, your ability to raise money, the paperwork you need to file, and your personal liability. If you decide that a corporation is the best for your needs, follow these steps to becoming incorporated:
As a new company, we want to say unequivocally that Wingspan supports and stands with the Black Lives Matter movement, condemns police brutality, and believes that police across America must stop murdering Black people with impunity.
If you’re starting to feel like working from home is taking its toll on your craft, motivation, and energy, there are ways to deal.
Rachael Krutchkoff is a freelance makeup artist whose clients include Marc Jacobs, Parade, Susan Alexandra, Milk Makeup, Refinery29, Man Repeller and more.
Here’s Wingspan’s take: You always need a contract. Here are ten key contract terms you need to know to protect yourself.
So, how do you keep clients when everything feels so uncertain? Your first instinct may be to discount your fees. Don’t. Follow these steps to keep your clients.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many freelancers aren't getting paid on time. Here are some lawyer-backed tips to help you deal with delayed payments.
Need self-employed insurance? Wingspan demystifies purchasing self-employed health insurance, starting with some basic vocabulary.
If your client hasn’t paid your usual retainer or invoice, you have several options. Here are 8 lawyer-approved ways to recoup your missing payments.
Organization can make the difference between a well-oiled business—or utter chaos. Here are five things successful freelancers do to get organized.
Freelancers who work from home should determine if their at-home work space qualifies for a home office tax deduction. Your CPA will be able to advise if the regular method is worth your time.
Freelancers who expect to owe $1,000 or more in taxes must pay quarterly estimated tax payments. Find out when you should pay, how much you should save for quarterly taxes, and what you should do if you can't afford to pay your estimated taxes.
