Working for yourself means being your own legal department, whether you signed up for it or not. This handbook gives freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors the essentials: contracts that get you paid, clear ownership of your work, and the tax and liability basics that keep your business healthy.
What you'll learn
What every client contract should include to protect you
How to own — or license — the work you create
Structuring deposits, milestones, and kill fees
What to do when a client won't pay
The basics of taxes, deductions, and estimated payments
When to form an LLC and how liability works for solo workers
PDF & EPUB · 112 pages.