Guides

    Every guide we've written, in one place

    Bookkeeping by industry, freelancer taxes, invoicing, and how to ditch spreadsheets or QuickBooks for good.

    Bookkeeping by industry

    Practical bookkeeping playbooks for the way your business actually makes money.

    Bookkeeping for freelancersBookkeeping for Etsy sellersBookkeeping for eBay sellersBookkeeping for Amazon sellersShopify bookkeepingBookkeeping for content creatorsBookkeeping for YouTubersBookkeeping for OnlyFans creatorsBookkeeping for consultantsBookkeeping for contractorsBookkeeping for plumbers & electriciansBookkeeping for handyman businessesBookkeeping for lawn careBookkeeping for cleaning businessesBookkeeping for auto repair shopsBookkeeping for truckersBookkeeping for rideshare driversBookkeeping for DoorDash driversBookkeeping for real estate agentsBookkeeping for Airbnb hostsBookkeeping for photographersBookkeeping for web designersBookkeeping for freelance writersBookkeeping for virtual assistantsBookkeeping for tutorsBookkeeping for music teachersBookkeeping for personal trainersBookkeeping for yoga studiosBookkeeping for massage therapistsBookkeeping for therapistsBookkeeping for dentistsBookkeeping for med spasBookkeeping for estheticiansBookkeeping for nail salonsBookkeeping for barbershopsBookkeeping for hair stylistsBookkeeping for tattoo artistsBookkeeping for pet groomersBookkeeping for restaurantsBookkeeping for food trucksBookkeeping for daycareBookkeeping for wedding plannersBookkeeping for lawyersBookkeeping for nonprofitsLLC bookkeeping

    Taxes for freelancers & 1099s

    Plain-English tax guides — quarterly estimates, deductions, and what to actually file.

    1099 tax guide 20261099 tax deductions guideSchedule C deductionsHow to organize receipts for taxes1099 expense trackerSelf-employment tax guideSelf-employed tax deductionsQuarterly tax guideHow to file taxes as a freelancerFreelance tax deductions listDigital nomad tax guideDigital nomad visa tax guideUS expat tax guide

    Invoicing & getting paid

    How to send invoices, follow up without feeling rude, and get paid faster.

    Best invoicing apps for freelancersFreelance invoice softwareGet paid faster with invoicing softwareHow to get paid faster as a freelancerOnline invoicing toolsFree invoice tracker for freelancersFreelancer payment remindersAutomatic payment remindersInvoice follow-up automationGet clients to pay invoices on timeLate payment email templates

    Expenses, receipts & AI

    Stop typing receipts. Let AI categorize the boring stuff.

    AI receipt scannerReceipt scanner appBest app to scan & categorize receiptsAutomatic expense categorizationHow AI receipt scanning worksSelf-employed expense trackerFreelance income & expense tracker

    Switching from spreadsheets & QuickBooks

    Migration guides for moving off Excel, Google Sheets, or QuickBooks.

    Best QuickBooks alternative (2026)QuickBooks alternatives for small businessFree QuickBooks alternativeQuickBooks alternative for freelancersUpgrade from spreadsheet to accounting appStop using Excel for bookkeepingWhen to stop using spreadsheetsReplace spreadsheets with accounting softwareMove business finances from ExcelQuickBooks alternativeQuickBooks Self-Employed alternativeFreshBooks alternativeWave alternativeXero alternative for freelancersMint alternativeHow to switch from Mint to SnapBooksReplace spreadsheet bookkeeping

    Cash flow & profitability

    Know what's coming in, what's leaving, and how long your cash lasts.

    Cash-flow forecasting for small businessFreelance runway calculatorFreelance profit calculatorHow to budgetHow to start a budget

    Accounting basics

    Start here if you're new to the books.

    Accounting for beginnersAccounting for small businessesSelf-employed accounting softwareBookkeeping for freelancersFreelance bookkeeping checklistFreelance profit calculator