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.