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