# Biz Benchly

> Small-business software guides for owners and freelancers


## Posts

- [Paying Contractors: A Small-Business Guide to Process and Tools](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/paying-contractors-guide/): A general guide to paying independent contractors as a small business, including classification basics, agreements, onboarding forms, payment methods, records, year-end reporting and tools. Not legal advice.
- [Business Bank Account Guide: Why You Need One and How to Choose](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/business-bank-account-guide/): A general guide to business bank accounts for small businesses and freelancers, covering why to separate finances, account types, fees, features, documents typically required and integrations.
- [Small-Business Collaboration Tools: Chat, Video, Docs and File Sharing](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/small-business-collaboration-tools/): A guide to collaboration tools for small businesses, covering team chat, video meetings, shared documents, file storage, password sharing, security, pricing and how to build a simple tool stack.
- [Email Marketing Tools Guide for Small Businesses](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/email-marketing-tools-guide/): How small businesses can choose an email marketing tool, covering list building, templates, automation, segmentation, deliverability, analytics, pricing models, compliance basics and integrations.
- [Hiring Your First Employee: A Small-Business Checklist](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/hiring-your-first-employee-checklist/): A general checklist for hiring your first employee in the United States, from role definition and worker classification to registrations, payroll setup, onboarding paperwork and record keeping. Not legal advice.
- [Expense Tracking Apps Guide: Receipts, Mileage and Reimbursements](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/expense-tracking-apps-guide/): How small businesses and freelancers can choose an expense tracking app, covering receipt capture, bank feeds, categorization, mileage, reimbursements, approvals, integrations and good habits.
- [Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/bookkeeping-basics-for-small-business/): Learn bookkeeping basics for small businesses, including separating finances, cash vs. accrual, categorizing transactions, reconciliation, receipts, reports, software and when to hire help.
- [How to Start an LLC: A General Step-by-Step Process Overview](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/how-to-start-an-llc/): A general overview of the typical steps to form a limited liability company in the United States, from choosing a name to filing, operating agreements, EINs and ongoing requirements. Not legal advice.
- [Project Management Tools Compared: Boards, Lists, Timelines and How to Choose](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/project-management-tools-compared/): Compare project management tools for small businesses by approach, including kanban boards, task lists, timelines and all-in-one workspaces, with features, pricing considerations and adoption tips.
- [Affordable CRM for Small Business: How to Find a CRM Under $20 Per User](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/affordable-crm-for-small-business/): How small businesses can find an affordable CRM, with guidance on core features, free and low-cost tiers, per-user pricing, contact limits, automation, integrations and avoiding hidden costs.
- [Gusto vs. ADP: How to Compare Payroll Platforms for a Small Business](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/gusto-vs-adp/): A practical framework for comparing Gusto and ADP for small-business payroll, covering setup, tax filing, benefits, contractor payments, HR tools, support, scalability and questions to ask.
- [Invoicing Software for Freelancers: What to Look For and How to Choose](https://navajowhite-weasel-781339.hostingersite.com/invoicing-software-for-freelancers/): A practical guide to choosing invoicing software as a freelancer, covering must-have features, payment options, recurring invoices, time tracking, taxes, integrations and how to compare plans.

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