Company Overview
Hello Bonsai was founded in 2015 in San Francisco, California. It is the all-in-one business management platform built specifically for freelancers, independent consultants, and micro-entrepreneurs. The platform integrates the entire business workflow—from proposals and contracts to invoicing, time tracking, projects, and accounting—into one clean interface.
Unlike general SMB accounting software, Hello Bonsai is designed around "solo business operations," letting freelancers manage their business professionally without accounting or legal knowledge. As of 2026, Hello Bonsai serves over 500,000 independent workers across design, development, writing, consulting, photography, and marketing.
Core Products
- Proposals & Contracts: Professional proposal builder, lawyer-drafted contract templates
- Invoicing & Payments: Custom branded templates, recurring billing, auto-reminders
- Time Tracking: Built-in timer and timesheets, auto-link to projects and clients
- Project Management: Kanban project views, client portal for sharing progress
- Accounting & Taxes: Revenue reports, expense categorization, tax preparation
Core Strengths
Freelancer Full-Stack: Complete business loop from lead (proposals) to payment (invoicing) to tax
Legal-Grade Contracts: Professional contract templates drafted by lawyers
All-in-One: Proposals, contracts, invoices, time tracking, projects, accounting unified
Branded Experience: Branded proposals and contracts enhance professional image
