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Practical guides on client communication and running a better freelance business.

March 23, 2026

HoneyBook, Zapier, Asana, Stripe. Why Does Managing One Client Take Five Apps?

Freelancers are searching for HoneyBook, then immediately searching for Zapier and Asana to make it work. Here's what that stack is actually costing you.

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March 17, 2026

Therapists Have a Client Portal. Accountants Have One Too. Freelancers Have Email Threads.

Therapists use SimplePractice. Accountants use TaxDome. Every client-facing profession has a dedicated portal except freelancers. Here's why that matters.

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March 9, 2026

TaxDome vs SmartVault vs Syncly.live: Which Client Portal Is Actually Built for Freelancers?

Comparing TaxDome, SmartVault, and Syncly.live for freelancers. See which client portal is built for solo operators, not accounting firms.

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March 5, 2025

Your Inbox Is Not a Client Portal

Most freelancers manage clients through email. Here's why that breaks down over time, and what a real client portal actually does for you.

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