Guides & How-Tos
Plain-English guides to the paperwork that runs a small business — how to write it, what to include, and the free PaperKit tool that does it in minutes.
How to Write an Invoice (Step-by-Step, with a Free Template)
Learn how to write a professional invoice: the fields every invoice needs, payment terms, invoice numbering and how to get paid faster. Free invoice maker.
🧾 Free tool: Invoice MakerDirect Deposit Authorization Forms: What They Are and How to Fill One Out
A direct deposit authorization form lets an employer pay wages straight into a bank account. Learn what it needs, how to fill it out, and get a free form.
🏦 Free tool: Direct Deposit Authorization FormEmployee Engagement Surveys: Questions, Scales and How to Run One
What to ask in an employee engagement survey, the rating scales that work, how to keep it anonymous, and how to act on results. Free engagement survey tool.
📈 Free tool: Employee Engagement SurveyWhat Is an NDA? Non-Disclosure Agreements Explained
A plain-English guide to non-disclosure agreements: what an NDA does, one-way vs mutual, what to include, and when you need one. Free NDA generator.
🔒 Free tool: NDA GeneratorHow to Write a Job Offer Letter (What to Include)
A clear guide to writing a job offer letter: the essential terms, compensation, start date, contingencies and tone. Free offer letter generator.
📨 Free tool: Offer Letter MakerExit Interview Questions: What to Ask When Someone Leaves
The best exit interview questions to ask departing employees, how to run the conversation, and how to use the feedback. Free exit interview form.
🚪 Free tool: Exit Interview FormWhat Is an Acceptable Use Policy? (AUP Guide + Free Template)
An acceptable use policy sets the rules for using company devices, networks and accounts. Learn what an AUP should cover and get a free template.
💻 Free tool: IT Acceptable Use Policy & AgreementHow to Write a Receipt (What to Include + Free Maker)
Learn how to write a receipt that works for sales, services, rent or donations: the required fields, when to issue one, and a free receipt maker.
🧾 Free tool: Receipt MakerHow to Fill Out a W-9 Form (Step-by-Step for Contractors)
A W-9 form gives a business your taxpayer info so they can issue a 1099. Learn how to fill out a W-9 line by line, who needs one, and request one free.
🧾 Free tool: W-9 Request & CollectionBill of Sale: What It Is and How to Write One (Car, Boat & General)
A bill of sale proves ownership passed from seller to buyer. Learn what a car, boat or general bill of sale must include, and make one free in minutes.
🧾 Free tool: Bill of Sale (Vehicle, Boat & General)How to Write a Lease Agreement (Landlord's Guide)
A residential lease agreement sets the rent, term and rules between landlord and tenant. Learn what to include, common clauses, and make one free.
🏠 Free tool: Residential Lease AgreementWhat Is a Power of Attorney? (Durable vs Springing Explained)
A power of attorney lets someone you trust manage your money and property. Learn how durable and springing POAs work, what powers to grant, and make one.
⚖️ Free tool: Financial Power of Attorney (Durable / Springing)What Is a Purchase Order? (PO vs Invoice Explained)
A purchase order is a buyer's official offer to buy goods at agreed prices. Learn what a PO includes, how it differs from an invoice, and issue one free.
📦 Free tool: Purchase Order MakerIndependent Contractor Agreement: What to Include
An independent contractor agreement sets scope, pay, IP ownership and confidentiality between a business and a contractor. Learn what to include, free.
📑 Free tool: Independent Contractor AgreementHow to Write a Cover Letter (Step-by-Step, with a Free Builder)
Learn how to write a cover letter that gets read: the structure hiring managers expect, what to say in each paragraph, and mistakes to avoid. Free cover letter maker.
✉️ Free tool: Cover Letter MakerWhat Is a Quitclaim Deed? How It Works and When to Use One
Understand what a quitclaim deed is, how it differs from a warranty deed, when to use one, and how to fill it out and record it. Free property deed maker.
📜 Free tool: Property Deed Maker (Quitclaim / Warranty / Grant)How to Make a Pay Stub (What It Must Show, with a Free Maker)
Learn how to make an accurate pay stub: gross pay, taxes, deductions and net pay explained, plus when you need one. Free pay stub maker with instant PDF.
💵 Free tool: Pay Stub MakerWhat Is a Promissory Note? How to Write One That Holds Up
Understand what a promissory note is, the terms it must include to be enforceable, and how it differs from a loan agreement or IOU. Free promissory note maker.
💵 Free tool: Promissory Note (Loan / IOU)What Is a Living Trust? How It Works and Whether You Need One
Understand what a revocable living trust is, how it avoids probate, how it differs from a will, and who actually needs one. Free living trust document maker.
🔒 Free tool: Revocable Living Trust (Declaration of Trust)How to Write an Eviction Notice (Notice to Vacate) the Right Way
Learn how to write a legally sound eviction notice: notice types, required content, delivery and timelines. Free eviction / notice to vacate maker.
📢 Free tool: Eviction / Notice to VacateWhat Is an LLC Operating Agreement? What to Include and Why
Understand what an LLC operating agreement is, why even single-member LLCs need one, and the key clauses to include. Free operating agreement maker.
🏢 Free tool: LLC Operating / Partnership Agreement