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Start where you are. Each section has guides, free tools and the software that helps.
Start a one-person business
Pick an idea, set up the basics and launch without overbuilding.
02Find clients and customers
Get found, build an email list and turn interest into sales.
03Pricing, invoicing and taxes
Charge enough, get paid on time and never be surprised by tax.
04Run and protect your business
Systems, security and help so the business does not depend on luck.
Most useful guides
How to become a solopreneur: a step-by-step guide
From idea to first paying customer: how to choose what to sell, test it cheaply, set up the basics and build a one-person business that lasts.
- Sell a skill people already pay for before you build a product.
- Get your first paying customer before you spend money on a logo, a website or software.
- Keep your job or another income until the business covers your essential costs.
How to get your first clients as a solopreneur
Practical ways to land your first paying clients without an audience or ad budget: your network, direct outreach, referrals and content, with message templates.
How to set your freelance rate (and stop undercharging)
Work out the minimum rate that covers your income, costs, tax and time off, then price on value. With the formula, a worked example and a free calculator.
Bookkeeping for solopreneurs: a 20-minute weekly system
Separate your money, send invoices on time, keep receipts and set aside tax. A simple routine that keeps a one-person business out of year-end panic.
Choosing a domain and web hosting without overthinking it
What a one-person business really needs from a domain and hosting, the renewal-price trap, and a ten-minute checklist before you pay.
Email marketing for a business of one: how to pick your first platform
Mailchimp, Klaviyo or something else? Choose by what you sell and how you will grow, not by feature lists. A short guide with a setup plan.
Tools by the job they do
A short list, with a one-line "best for" so you can choose quickly.
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