Resources for Freelancers
A curated collection of tools, communities, and resources to help you build a successful freelance business.
💰 Invoicing & Accounting
FreshBooks
Popular invoicing and accounting for freelancers
Wave
Free invoicing and accounting software
Bonsai
All-in-one freelance management suite
QuickBooks Self-Employed
Expense tracking and tax categorization
⏱️ Time Tracking
Toggl Track
Simple, powerful time tracking
Clockify
Free time tracker for teams and individuals
Harvest
Time tracking with invoicing integration
RescueTime
Automatic time tracking and productivity insights
📝 Contracts & Proposals
PandaDoc
Proposals, contracts, and e-signatures
DocuSign
Industry-standard e-signature platform
AND CO Contract Templates
Free contract templates for freelancers
Bonsai Templates
Industry-specific contract templates
🏛️ Tax & Legal
IRS Self-Employed Hub
Official tax guidance for freelancers
Keeper Tax
AI-powered tax deduction finder
Bench
Bookkeeping service for small businesses
LegalZoom
LLC formation and legal documents
👥 Communities
r/freelance
Active Reddit community for freelancers
Freelancers Union
Advocacy, benefits, and community
We Work Remotely
Remote and freelance job board
Toptal
Elite freelance network (selective)
📊 Rate Research
Upwork Rate Guide
Comprehensive freelance rate data
PayScale
Salary and rate research
Glassdoor Salaries
Employee-reported compensation data
Clockify Rate Guide
Hourly rates by industry
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