Create a Solopreneur Life

Create a flexible and profitable solopreneur life with productivity tools, business systems, and creator workflows. Learn practical strategies for intentional entrepreneurship, time freedom, and building a business that supports your life.

Create a Solopreneur Life

Comparison of Gusto vs. QuickBooks Payroll for small businesses, featuring Andy Hill and both payroll software logos.

Gusto vs. QuickBooks Payroll (2026): Which Is Better for Small Businesses?

Choosing between Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll isn’t really about payroll. It’s about choosing the type of software you want to work with every month. Before writing this comparison, I logged into both Gusto and QuickBooks…

July 8, 2026
Andy Hill with logos for Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, OnPay, and Patriot Payroll alongside the title "Best Payroll Software for Small Businesses (2026).

Best Payroll Software for Small Businesses (2026)

Payroll is one of those things most business owners don’t get excited about. I know I didn’t. When my accountant recommended that I elect S-corp status back in 2020, I suddenly needed a way to…

July 7, 2026
Bluevine Business Checking review

Bluevine Business Checking Review: My Honest Experience (And Why I Stayed With Chase)

Earlier this year, I seriously considered leaving Chase Business Complete Banking. The reason was simple: Bluevine was offering up to 3.0% APY on business checking balances, a cash bonus for new customers, and fewer fees…

July 2, 2026
Chase Business Complete Checking Review

Chase Business Complete Banking Review: Pros and Cons After 7 Years

When I started Hill Media LLC in 2016, I opened a business checking account with PNC Bank because that’s where I already handled my personal banking. At the time, that felt like the easiest option….

July 2, 2026
Andy Hill reviewing Cloudways after using it to host the Marriage Kids and Money website since 2024

Cloudways Review (2026): My Experience After 2+ Years

If you’ve searched for a Cloudways review, you’ve probably found dozens of articles comparing server specs, caching technology, and page speed benchmarks. That’s not this review. I’m not a web developer. I’m a content creator…

July 1, 2026
Gusto Review

Gusto Review for Solopreneurs: My Honest Pros and Cons After 6 Years

Don’t get me wrong, life as a solopreneur can be incredibly rewarding. But it also gives you a whole new appreciation for the unsung heroes of HR departments everywhere! Nearly a decade ago, my wife…

June 19, 2026
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