Why This Matters
You are about to become your own payroll, benefits, and legal department overnight.
Before the Leap
Quarterly tax system set up
Contract template reviewed
Health insurance sourced
Three anchor clients (not one)
Separate business account opened
Gotchas & Consequences
One anchor client is an employer without benefits — real diversification is three-plus.
Missing a quarterly estimated tax payment triggers penalties that compound quietly.
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