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How much it costs to run a freelance business
An exhaustive list of every expense I have + tool I use.
Sam Lauron
May 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
If you want to start a business, I personally think freelancing is the best way to test the entrepreneurial waters.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always dreamt of having my own small business. And while I initially imagined that business would be a cute combination vintage shop/book store, I realized a couple of years ago that freelancing definitely still counts as running a business.
Because it’s all online, a freelance or consulting business is pretty low cost to start and you can start today.
But how much does it actually cost to run a freelance business?
Today, I’m breaking down all of my monthly/annual expenses and sharing the tools I use to run my business.
An Exhaustive List of Every Tool I Use (And How Much I Pay)
*may include referral links!