Free Business Templates

Plain-language templates you can actually use. No email gate, no paywall. Download, customize, and get back to building your business.

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Formation

LLC Operating Agreement Template

Single-member and multi-member versions. Covers ownership, management, profit distribution, capital contributions, transfer restrictions, and dissolution. Written in plain English with explanatory notes.

✓ Single-member version

✓ Multi-member version (up to 4 members)

✓ Explanatory notes for each clause

✓ Customization instructions

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Strategy

One-Page Business Plan Template

The nine-section framework from our business plan guide. Fill in each section with 2-3 sentences. Used by The News Bakery LLC for our own planning. Includes example entries.

✓ Nine-section framework

✓ Example entries for each section

✓ Financial projections mini-template

✓ Competitive advantage worksheet

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Execution

Independent Contractor Agreement

Protect yourself when hiring contractors. Covers scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property, confidentiality, termination, and the classification safeguards that keep you IRS-compliant.

✓ Complete contractor agreement

✓ Scope of work attachment

✓ IP assignment clause

✓ IRS classification safeguards

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Legal

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Mutual and one-way versions with a toggle switch. Covers confidential information definition, obligations, term, return of info, and remedies. For partnerships, hiring, investor discussions, and vendor relationships.

✓ Mutual NDA (both parties share info)

✓ One-Way NDA (you share, they protect)

✓ Toggle between versions

✓ Explanatory notes for each clause

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Execution

Freelance Service Contract

Client-facing contract for freelancers and service providers. Covers scope, milestones, payment schedule, revisions, IP transfer, confidentiality, and termination. Different from a contractor agreement — this is what YOU send to YOUR clients.

✓ Complete service agreement

✓ Milestone-based timeline

✓ Revision limits and overage billing

✓ IP transfer upon payment clause

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Execution

Invoice Template

Professional invoice with line items, payment terms, and late fee language. Includes tax and discount rows, multiple payment methods, and collections escalation clause. High search volume for a reason — every business needs one.

✓ Line-item format with totals

✓ Late payment fee language

✓ Multiple payment method options

✓ Collections escalation clause

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Formation

LLC Meeting Minutes

Annual meeting documentation template. Covers quorum, financial review, old/new business, resolutions, distributions, and adjournment. Needed for corporate veil protection — even single-member LLCs should document major decisions.

✓ Annual meeting format

✓ Financial review section

✓ Resolution and voting format

✓ Single-member LLC guidance

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Execution

Employee Offer Letter

Professional offer letter for your first hire. Position, compensation, benefits, at-will language, contingencies, and acceptance signature. Companion to the Hire Your First Employee guide.

✓ Complete offer letter

✓ At-will employment clause

✓ Benefits section (optional)

✓ Exempt vs non-exempt guidance

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Legal

Partnership Dissolution Agreement

For dissolving an LLC partnership or general partnership. Asset division, debt allocation, IP ownership, client notification, non-compete terms, tax filing, and state dissolution filings. Companion to the Partnership guide.

✓ Asset and debt division

✓ IP and digital asset allocation

✓ Non-compete / non-solicitation

✓ Mutual release of claims

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Important: These templates are starting points, not legal advice. Have an attorney review any agreement before signing. Templates are provided as-is for educational and informational purposes.