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Can This Tool Trim Time for Freelancers? Bonsai Review
Does the host of freelance-focused features make Bonsai the ideal tool for writers to shape their business? Let’s find out!
As a freelance writer who loves technology, I’m on a never-ending quest to find the best tools that support my business. Since there isn’t a perfect all-in-one tool for freelancers, I use multiple services to achieve my goals. Let me be your canary in the coal mine, testing freelance tools to figure out if they’re right for you. Today I evaluate Bonsai and its host of freelance-focused features.
Note: I have an affiliate relationship with Bonsai and work as a contract writer for the company. The opinions in this article are my own and based on my personal use of the tool.
What does Bonsai do?
Bonsai bills itself as “ everything you need to run your freelance business.” The tool provides client and project management, time tracking, and integrated accounting. However, the system’s bread and butter are proposals, contracts, and invoices.
Bonsai has an extensive collection of vetted proposals and contract templates that take the guesswork out of creating these legal documents. What’s nice is the contract template provides many options to…
