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About Collective
Collective is the first all-in-one back office built exclusively for solopreneurs. Members save an average of $10,000 a year in taxes and get time back to focus on their passion, not paperwork. We’ve served more than 16,000 solopreneurs across the country.Solopreneurs wear every hat, from bringing in revenue to handling accounting, payroll, and taxes. Getting help is often a headache, and the cost can be prohibitive. Most end up stuck with a costly, manual patchwork of DIY software and piecemeal professional help. Collective changes all of that.We’re not just software. We own the outcome: clean books and accurate taxes for every member. Our done-for-you platform covers:LLC formation and entity complianceS Corp electionMonthly BookkeepingPayrollQuarterly tax estimatesBusiness tax returnA real-time AI assistant that handles the back office end to endMembers can also purchase health coverage, business insurance, and more through our Insurance Center, which connects seamlessly to the rest of their business finances.Built by solopreneurs for solopreneurs, Collective gives you the confidence and peace of mind to run your business and focus on why you became self-employed in the first place.
Collective (collective.com) has 523 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Htet presented the company so well and answered all of our questions perfectly. My husband and I are new to this whole side of the business and did not know where to start. Collective put our mind at ease and we fell so much better. Thank you Htet for all of your help!!
Reply from CollectiveMay 1, 2025
Hi there,
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad Htet was able to make things clear and help you both feel at ease. Excited to be part of your journey!
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sacha S.
I had a very good chat with Susana
I had a very good chat with Susana. As a first-time business owner, things can be daunting, and she helped me understand my options and provided guidance. I am looking forward to continuing with Collective
Reply from CollectiveApr 3, 2025
Hi Sacha,
We'll let Susana know that you had a great call with her. We're excited to support your business in the future!
TJ
Thesmond J.
although i wasn’t the target customer…
although i wasn’t the target customer for collective, dylan smith was very informative and professional, thanks dylan!
Reply from CollectiveApr 3, 2025
Hi Thesmond,
Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback about Dylan, we'll be sure to share that with him. We're sorry we can't support your business now, but hope to be able to in the future.
JW
Jacob W.
Very professional
Very professional, could not have done anything better in terms of her role -knowledgeable and friendly!
Reply from CollectiveMar 28, 2025
Hi Jacob,
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We’ll share with the team that these qualities stood out to you.
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Will A.
The intro call was fantastic and the…
The intro call was fantastic and the person on the other end was very knowledgeable, charming, and funny. He answered all of my questions and even joked back with me! 100% will recommend to anyone else that needs S Corp services!
Reply from CollectiveMar 28, 2025
Hi Will,
We’re glad you got laughs and support all in one call!
CK
Cobi K.
Excellent Service and Information
My initial consult call with Luke was awesome! He was so helpful and knowledgable about Collective's services, really taking his time to answer all my questions to ensure Collective would be the right fit for my business. I left the call with the information I needed to make an informed decision. Looking forward to working with them in the near future.
Reply from CollectiveMar 28, 2025
Hi Cobi,
Thanks for shouting out Luke, we’ll pass this along to him. We’re ready to support you when you feel ready. We hope to welcome you into the community soon.
ME
mediablanket
Where do I even begin?!
Where do I even begin?! When I was let go in October 2023, I had one of those “well… now what?” moments. My gut (and probably a few too many YouTube videos) told me it was time to go full-time with freelancing. But then came the big question: How do I do this the right way? Enter the wild world of business structures. Sole prop? Too simple. LLC? Eh, maybe. S-Corp? Now we’re talking. I quickly realized an S-Corp was the best way to maximize my earnings and tax savings, so I dove in headfirst. I even hired a company to help me set it up—another swing and a miss! They got the paperwork done, but when it came to actually running my business? I was on my own. And then… the bookkeeping nightmare began. I tried Quicken, Xero, FreshBooks—heck, I think I even tried reading an IRS manual at one point (big mistake). Every tool had its perks, but at the end of the day, I had no idea what I was doing. Worse, I was spending more time wrestling with spreadsheets than actually working on what I love. That’s when Collective swooped in like a bookkeeping superhero. They didn’t just fix my mess—they held my hand through every step of running my S-Corp, handling payroll, taxes, and all the confusing financial stuff I had zero desire to figure out. And whenever I have a question (which happens a lot), their team is right there with clear answers, not accountant-speak. The best part? They keep making my life easier. New tools, better systems—it’s like they actually care about making this whole freelancing thing less stressful. If you’re thinking about an S-Corp but don’t want to spend your days drowning in tax forms and software you don’t understand, just sign up for Collective. Your future self will thank you.
Reply from CollectiveMar 28, 2025
Hi there,
We're teary-eyed reading this; it's exactly the experience we want every member to have. We're happy to have you in our community and to continue making your life easier when it comes to taxes, bookkeeping, and all the other tasks you don't want to handle yourself.
NS
Nellya S.
Great first experience
Great first experience! Looking forward to working with Collective!
Reply from CollectiveMar 18, 2025
Hi Nellya,
We're excited to support you and your business.
