Ask If you could make every new freelancer read one thing before starting, what would it be?

[Brendan]

Many people jump into this line of work thinking it is just about having a laptop and sitting at home. They often forget that managing your own money and paying for your own health insurance is very difficult. I wish beginners would study a book on basic business management so they can handle their taxes and savings properly from the start. If you had to choose a single article or guide for a new person, what would you suggest they read first?