The Business Side of Being a Creator: LLCs, S Corps, Write Offs, and Taxes!

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00:00 – Intro
00:29 – Treat Content Creation Like a Business
01:09 – Tracking Your Finances Helps with Creative Decisions
02:21 – 1099 Contractor
02:58 – WHY You Should Start a Business Entity
04:00 – LLC
04:39 – S Corp
06:27 – How Unemployment Benefits Saved Me
08:49 – WHEN Should You Start a Business Entity?
10:08 – Opening a Business Bank Account
10:43 – Legal Compliance
11:32 – Creator Write-Offs: Home Office & Rent
14:45 – Creator Write-Offs: Job Supplies
18:51 – Creator Write-Offs: Capital Goods & Assets
20:37 – Money Mistakes Creators Make
21:42 – Smart Money Tips for Creators