The Blog of Eric Kouassi

Whether you're freelancing, launching a startup, or building a family business, selecting the right structure significantly impacts your taxes, liability, paperwork, and growth potential. This guide walks you through five common types, providing p…

👤 Sole Proprietor — One Person, Full Control ✅ What It Means You are the business. No separate legal entity. You make all decisions and keep all profits. You report income and expenses on your personal tax return. …

🧠 What’s the Difference? Term Full Name Used For SSN Social Security Number Personal tax filing, identity, and solo business use EI…

🧠 Why It Matters Keeping your business and personal finances separate isn’t just good practice — it protects your records, simplifies taxes, and builds trust with customers, vendors, and banks. 👤 Personal Bank Account ✅ What It Is …

Starting a business is exciting—but figuring out how to fund it can feel like a maze. Whether you're launching a side hustle, opening a storefront, or scaling a digital platform, the right funding path depends on your goals, timeline, and comfort …

When I started creating digital content, I was told to “stick to one niche.” But that never felt right. I’m multi-passionate—and so is my audience. That’s why I built a digital business that reflects real life: messy, diverse, and full of overlapping …

Affiliate marketing isn’t just about links—it’s about strategy. Whether you’re starting with free trials or promoting five-figure products, your traffic approach should match your commission level. This guide walks you through each tier, showing how t…

I recently asked friends who drive for a living – including taxis, Uber, and Lyft drivers – if they use coupon codes when filling up their cars.  Advertisement To my surprise, almost everyone said " No" .  When I asked why, the most common r…

Have you ever wondered if your website or blog is actually being seen by people?  Well, there’s good news!  My blog is now showing up in Google search results for certain keywords. This means that when people search for topics related to what I have p…