SWOT analyses are a great tool for freelancers to leverage when consulting for their clients or are evaluating their professional career. Click here for templates now.

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SWOT Analyses & Templates

 Freelancing is especially difficult for disabled people. Despite the many pros of freelancing, there are major barriers that disabled people face  —including a lack of employee benefits, paid sick time, and internalized ableism.

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Freelancing is a great option for many disabled people, but ableism is still a prominent issue.

How Ableism Shows Up in the Freelance World

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Freelancers’ independence is at risk due to the practices of companies like Fiverr and Upwork. At Indy, we promise to fight against these practices that plague independent work.

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Leadership

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Freelancers’ Independence Is At Risk

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Contracts

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Everyone's hurting due to COVID. To help support you we've included some email templates you can send to connect with your clients and reengage your relationships.

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Relationship Building

Email templates and tips for connecting with your past clients during COVID-19 

I am a passionate writer and teacher that centers my work mostly in the health, wellness, and mindfulness spaces. I have experience as a writer for social media, email, website, blogs, publication articles, books, and screen. I have a wealthy knowledge of topics such as yoga, fitness, meditation, nutrition, and the like.

I am a passionate writer and teacher that centers my work mostly in the health, wellness, and mindfulness spaces.  I have experience as a writer for social media, email, website, blogs, publication articles, books, and screen.  I have a wealthy knowledge of topics such as yoga, fitness, meditation, nutrition, and the like. 

Teacher, writer, and influencer.

I became independent in 2017. Prior to that, I had been working full time for other companies. It was at those companies I learned and honed my skills. Eventually, I decided to strike out on my own and offer my skills and services to great partners.

I became independent in 2017. Prior to that, I had been working full time for other companies. It was at those companies I learned and honed my skills. Eventually, I decided to strike out on my own and offer my skills and services to great partners. 

I am passionate about working on any job or project that pertains to health, wellness, and mindfulness.

I am passionate about working on any job or project that pertains to health, wellness, and mindfulness.

Creative Writer

Articles & Blog Posts Writer

Email Copywriter

I am a Russian/English literary translator. I specialize in translating poems and other literature from Russian to English and vice versa. I’m passionate about finding the right words to convey exactly what the original author intends. It can be difficult, but I relish the challenge! As a copywriter, I can also translate other texts in addition to literature and poems. I’m inspired by beautiful poetry, traveling the world, and all of the people I’ve met through my translation business.

I am a Russian/English literary translator. I specialize in translating poems and other literature from Russian to English and vice versa. I’m passionate about finding the right words to convey exactly what the original author intends. It can be difficult, but I relish the challenge! As a copywriter, I can also translate other texts in addition to literature and poems. I’m inspired by beautiful poetry, traveling the world, and all of the people I’ve met through my translation business. 

I do literary translations in Russian and English

I do literary translation of books, stories, articles, poetry. I think that this kind of translation can only be done by a person who writes poetry himself. This type of translation needs to be felt.

I do literary translation of books, stories, articles, poetry. I think that this kind of translation can only be done by a person who writes poetry himself. This type of translation needs to be felt.

I’m one of those people who think that education doesn’t play an important role in the translation of poetry. You need to be a creative, talented, and emotional person. I don't translate texts automatically, I put my heart and soul into it.

I’m one of those people who think that education doesn’t play an important role in the translation of poetry. You need to be a creative, talented, and emotional person. I don't translate texts automatically, I put my heart and soul into it.

I read a lot of books, poems, especially Edgar Allan Poe. I study how to translate different styles of literary texts, how to correctly translate different stylistic techniques. Also I take part in different kinds of contests.

I read a lot of books, poems, especially Edgar Allan Poe. I study how to translate different styles of literary texts, how to correctly translate different stylistic techniques. Also I take part in different kinds of contests.

All things that I have around inspire me and traveling, of course. Every people have a dream, I want to save some money and buy a motorcycle to travel around our planet.

All things that I have around inspire me and traveling, of course. Every people have a dream, I want to save some money and buy a motorcycle to travel around our planet.

I love doing what I do because it brings me happiness and joy, I really like it. I like to convey feelings in writing, spend sleepless nights, and look for the correct and most appropriate translation.

I love doing what I do because it brings me happiness and joy, I really like it. I like to convey feelings in writing, spend sleepless nights, and look for the correct and most appropriate translation. 

I worked as a copywriter, I translated texts from Russian into English and vice versa, made up with slogans, created names for different organizations. So, now I work as a CSA( Customer Success Associate)

I worked as a copywriter, I translated texts from Russian into English and vice versa, made up with slogans, created names for different organizations. So, now I work as a CSA( Customer Success Associate)

I have worked with various clients, but usually my clients are writers. I like working with people, because we are all different, you learn new things all the time.

I have worked with various clients, but usually my clients are writers. I like working with people, because we are all different, you learn new things all the time.

I worked with the Belarusian writer, Maxim Bazilevich.&nbsp; Unfortunately, he is disabled and he has infantile cerebral paralysis. So, I translated some of his poems from his book ’50 shades of life’. It was interesting work but also difficult because you have to put yourself in the place of the person who wrote these poems, to convey all the feelings that he wanted to convey to the readers.

I worked with the Belarusian writer, Maxim Bazilevich.  Unfortunately, he is disabled and he has infantile cerebral paralysis. So, I translated some of his poems from his book ’50 shades of life’. It was interesting work but also difficult because you have to put yourself in the place of the person who wrote these poems, to convey all the feelings that he wanted to convey to the readers.

I’m open to all your crazy ideas connected with literature translation (all kinds).

I’m open to all your crazy ideas connected with literature translation (all kinds).

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I help people and businesses shape their stories and craft their message, whether it’s through copywriting, ghostwriting, or editing.

I help people and businesses shape their stories and craft their message, whether it’s through copywriting, ghostwriting, or editing. 

Professional Copywriter and Editor

There’s a world of short attention spans out there, and you want to be sure you stand out with content that reels them i

Written Works

Helping businesses tell their stories and getting their message out there. I use my writing and research skills to produce copy, write blogs, and ghostwrite books for my clients.

Helping businesses tell their stories and getting their message out there. I use my writing and research skills to produce copy, write blogs, and ghostwrite books for my clients.

I have a PhD, and I’m dedicated to well-researched, accurate content. I’m very good at taking complex content and making it accessible to the average reader.

I have a PhD, and I’m dedicated to well-researched, accurate content. I’m very good at taking complex content and making it accessible to the average reader.

I’m a very creative person, and I have practices such as daily writing and meditation that make space for new ideas to come to me.I’m motivated by helping people tell their stories and thrive when I’m collaborating with clients to achieve their objectives.

I’m a very creative person, and I have practices such as daily writing and meditation that make space for new ideas to come to me. I’m motivated by helping people tell their stories and thrive when I’m collaborating with clients to achieve their objectives.

I’ve always loved reading and writing, and I express myself best through the written word. I’ve spent my entire life developing writing and research skills and helping others communicate their ideas, so I’m thrilled to make a living doing what I love.

I’ve always loved reading and writing, and I express myself best through the written word. I’ve spent my entire life developing writing and research skills and helping others communicate their ideas, so I’m thrilled to make a living doing what I love.

I’ve worked in various roles, including as an editor at a publishing house and for a nonprofit, a writer for magazines, businesses, and nonprofits, and a university lecturer in writing. Although I’ve worked in different spheres, my focus has always been writing, developing, teaching, helping people, and making ideas accessible to all.&nbsp;

I’ve worked in various roles, including as an editor at a publishing house and for a nonprofit, a writer for magazines, businesses, and nonprofits, and a university lecturer in writing. Although I’ve worked in different spheres, my focus has always been writing, developing, teaching, helping people, and making ideas accessible to all.  

I’m always learning new skills that help enrich my offerings and, such as building a website and how to market and advertise. I love reading books on a variety of topics and learning from experts in writing, marketing, and entrepreneurship.Luckily, I have opportunities to learn through my work. For instance, I am currently working with an entrepreneur writing notes for his <a href="https://theentrepreneurethos.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast</a> where he interviews business experts and other entrepreneurs, which I’ve learned so much from.

I’m always learning new skills that help enrich my offerings and, such as building a website and how to market and advertise. I love reading books on a variety of topics and learning from experts in writing, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Luckily, I have opportunities to learn through my work. For instance, I am currently working with an entrepreneur writing notes for his podcast where he interviews business experts and other entrepreneurs, which I’ve learned so much from.

I’ve reached out to other professionals throughout my career and asked how they got to where they are today. Getting encouragement from experts and seeing that my goals are possible has been incredibly important for me.

I’ve reached out to other professionals throughout my career and asked how they got to where they are today. Getting encouragement from experts and seeing that my goals are possible has been incredibly important for me.

I’ve worked with clients in various sectors such as education. I worked as a teacher for 18 years and collaborated with education companies to create lessons and curriculums.I’ve also written in the health and wellness space, which I’m passionate about. I was an online health magazine editor, and I am skilled at researching and writing about alternative and traditional medicine. In the past few years, I’ve also worked as a writer/editor for and about legislation and legal matters as well.

I’ve worked with clients in various sectors such as education. I worked as a teacher for 18 years and collaborated with education companies to create lessons and curriculums. I’ve also written in the health and wellness space, which I’m passionate about. I was an online health magazine editor, and I am skilled at researching and writing about alternative and traditional medicine. In the past few years, I’ve also worked as a writer/editor for and about legislation and legal matters as well.

I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, but two that stand out are the <a href="https://theentrepreneurethos.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">entrepreneur podcast</a> notes and a children’s book that I’m currently ghostwriting for someone in public office, which is great fun.I’ve been able to work with numerous companies on different writing projects, and I can adapt my style to each project.

I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, but two that stand out are the entrepreneur podcast notes and a children’s book that I’m currently ghostwriting for someone in public office, which is great fun. I’ve been able to work with numerous companies on different writing projects, and I can adapt my style to each project.

I'd love to work with someone on a business book, whether it’s coaching, editing, or ghostwriting. I read a lot in that area, and I’m skilled at organizing content and writing manuscripts. I love building relationships with clients; working on a book is an excellent opportunity for that.

I'd love to work with someone on a business book, whether it’s coaching, editing, or ghostwriting. I read a lot in that area, and I’m skilled at organizing content and writing manuscripts. I love building relationships with clients; working on a book is an excellent opportunity for that.

I would love to build a relationship with a client, learn about their company and their needs, and then tailor content for them, whether blog posts or white papers.

I would love to build a relationship with a client, learn about their company and their needs, and then tailor content for them, whether blog posts or white papers.

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I am a WordPress website consultant to service-based solopreneurs and other independent entrepreneurs.

I am a WordPress website consultant to service-based solopreneurs and other independent entrepreneurs.

WordPress Website Consultant and Digital Content Strategist

I take time to get to know a client’s goals and overall vision and help them create their online presence. In addition to WordPress website design and development, I work on other aspects of their digital content, such as copywriting, SEO, and social media strategy.&nbsp;A business’ website is so much more than a link you put on your business card or social media profile; it’s tantamount to a 24/7 sales and marketing rep that works to bring in more leads and ultimately more revenue. My focus is helping my clients take advantage of that.

I take time to get to know a client’s goals and overall vision and help them create their online presence. In addition to WordPress website design and development, I work on other aspects of their digital content, such as copywriting, SEO, and social media strategy.  A business’ website is so much more than a link you put on your business card or social media profile; it’s tantamount to a 24/7 sales and marketing rep that works to bring in more leads and ultimately more revenue. My focus is helping my clients take advantage of that.

Unlike other freelance web developers that focus on highlighting their HTML or CSS expertise and building a static website, I concentrate on helping my clients achieve their goals and vision. We collaborate to formulate a long-term strategy that grows with their business.

Unlike other freelance web developers that focus on highlighting their HTML or CSS expertise and building a static website, I concentrate on helping my clients achieve their goals and vision. We collaborate to formulate a long-term strategy that grows with their business.

I do a lot of journal writing, which I always find keeps the creative fires burning. I love spending time in nature, even if it’s just going for a country drive. I find in those moments, I often get a burst of inspiration, so I keep a notepad in my car.

I do a lot of journal writing, which I always find keeps the creative fires burning. I love spending time in nature, even if it’s just going for a country drive. I find in those moments, I often get a burst of inspiration, so I keep a notepad in my car.

I love working for myself and being able to set my work-life balance.

I love working for myself and being able to set my work-life balance.

My introduction into this career was through affiliate marketing. I was working as a&nbsp; non-commissioned security guard at a federal office building at the time. I was looking to branch out when I saw an online course that, among other things, taught me how to build a WordPress site, create a blog with strategically inserted affiliate links.&nbsp;I loved it and started to do more courses and teach myself about different web design and online marketing aspects, picking up HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. Bit by bit, I started to take on a few private clients, making websites for them until I was ready to do it full-time.

My introduction into this career was through affiliate marketing. I was working as a  non-commissioned security guard at a federal office building at the time. I was looking to branch out when I saw an online course that, among other things, taught me how to build a WordPress site, create a blog with strategically inserted affiliate links.  I loved it and started to do more courses and teach myself about different web design and online marketing aspects, picking up HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. Bit by bit, I started to take on a few private clients, making websites for them until I was ready to do it full-time.

I have continued to do courses and learn throughout my career. I take my ongoing learning growth and development very seriously. The world of WordPress and web design is continually evolving, so it’s vital to stay on top of that.

I have continued to do courses and learn throughout my career. I take my ongoing learning growth and development very seriously. The world of WordPress and web design is continually evolving, so it’s vital to stay on top of that.

As I’ve gained more experience as a freelancer, I’ve realized the importance of mentors, and over the last year, getting advice from other experts has been a priority of mine. One of the main things I’ve learned has been from Ray DelVecchio; he made me realize that I need to serve a specific niche to take things to the next level. Since then, I have focused on projects for Texas-based chiropractors.

As I’ve gained more experience as a freelancer, I’ve realized the importance of mentors, and over the last year, getting advice from other experts has been a priority of mine. One of the main things I’ve learned has been from Ray DelVecchio; he made me realize that I need to serve a specific niche to take things to the next level. Since then, I have focused on projects for Texas-based chiropractors.

While chiropractors are my niche, I have worked with a broad range of clients such as makeup artists, business coaches, and bloggers.

While chiropractors are my niche, I have worked with a broad range of clients such as makeup artists, business coaches, and bloggers.

I recently worked on a website remodel for a meditation coach in the Arizona area. Her website was very unclear and cluttered. The previous designers weren’t very online marketing-minded and she had seen a real drop in new activity and leads. It needed a complete makeover. It ended up being a much more complex process than initially anticipated involving creating a specific staging platform. It was a great challenge and had a significant impact on her business.

I recently worked on a website remodel for a meditation coach in the Arizona area. Her website was very unclear and cluttered. The previous designers weren’t very online marketing-minded and she had seen a real drop in new activity and leads. It needed a complete makeover. It ended up being a much more complex process than initially anticipated involving creating a specific staging platform. It was a great challenge and had a significant impact on her business.

I generally prefer working on a new website build where I’m not working from someone else’s foundation or trying to correct previous mistakes. I love to be able to develop a relationship with the client to fully understand their vision. Of course, the perfect client is one that respects my time and expertise so that we can build a regular dialogue about the project.

I generally prefer working on a new website build where I’m not working from someone else’s foundation or trying to correct previous mistakes. I love to be able to develop a relationship with the client to fully understand their vision. Of course, the perfect client is one that respects my time and expertise so that we can build a regular dialogue about the project.

WordPress website design and development or redesign projects with a focus on improving a business’ overall online presence.

WordPress website design and development or redesign projects with a focus on improving a business’ overall online presence. 

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