Taking Care of Business…with Carolyn Bothwell

How To Get Your PPP Loan Forgiven

Here’s what you need to know about applying for a low interest PPP loan from the government--and how to get yours forgiven.

July 29, 2020

How to Apply for Government Support Through the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many self-employed workers have been living in a state of financial anxiety.

July 22, 2020

How to Get Organized for Next Year’s Tax Season Now

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.

July 15, 2020

Freelancer's Guide to Ruling the World: How to Calculate Your Hourly Rate and Get Paid What You’re Worth

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.

July 1, 2020

How to File Self-Employment Taxes: A Step-by-Step Guide

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.

June 23, 2020

How to Incorporate Your Business

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:

May 27, 2020

How to Deal with Burnout

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.

May 21, 2020

Emma @ Wingspan

Taking Care of Business... with Rachael Krutchkoff

Rachael Krutchkoff is a freelance makeup artist whose clients include Marc Jacobs, Parade, Susan Alexandra, Milk Makeup, Refinery29, Man Repeller and more.

May 20, 2020

Maridel @ Wingspan

How to Use Contract Terms to Help You Get Paid

Here’s Wingspan’s take: You always need a contract. Here are ten key contract terms you need to know to protect yourself.

May 19, 2020

Jamie Davison on How to Keep Your Clients During Turbulent Times

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.

April 18, 2020

What to do When Clients Can't Pay You Because of COVID

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.

April 10, 2020

How to Shop for Self-Employed Health Insurance

Need self-employed insurance? Wingspan demystifies purchasing self-employed health insurance, starting with some basic vocabulary.

April 9, 2020

What to do When Your Client Suddenly Stops Paying You

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.

March 27, 2020

How to Get Organized When You're Self-Employed

Organization can make the difference between a well-oiled business—or utter chaos. Here are five things successful freelancers do to get organized.

March 20, 2020

How to Figure Out if You Should Take a Home Office Tax Deduction

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.

March 17, 2020