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Announcing a special Indy partnership with Upflex that will get you access to on-demand workspaces that set your freelance business free.
PartnershipsAnnouncing a special Indy partnership we think you’ll love...
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WritingHow to Make the Most of Your Interviews as a Journalist

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Self-CareHow to to manage your freelance business, when you become a parent 2 months ago
InspirationInterview with Nicaila Matthews Okome of Side Hustle Pro 3 months ago
Work EnvironmentHow to Improve the Cybersecurity of Your Remote Workforce4 months ago
InspirationWhy Do You Freelance? 5 months ago
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InspirationProfessional Development as a Freelancer
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InspirationFreelancer on the Road
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CreativityBusiness Card Inspiration
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InspirationGentle Living
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Inspiration5 Tips for Getting Started With Freelancing I Wish I Knew Sooner

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Get help managing the challenges you face in your everyday life, family, environment, and health & wellbeing.

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Work/Life BalanceStaying Happy While Working Remotely as a Graphic Designer
InspirationHow to Turn Your Passion into a Freelance CareerMaking money doing what you love, what could be better?
Work/Life BalanceHobby vs HustleHow to know when to turn your hobby into a side gig

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ProposalsHow to Ask Your Client About Their Budget Before Creating a Proposalabout 1 month ago
Client ManagementCollaborating With Clients As A Freelance Web Developer about 2 months ago
FinancesLate Payment Fees on an Invoice - Everything You Need to Know2 months ago
InvoicesProject fee or hourly rate - what should a freelancer choose?2 months ago
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MarketingTop 5 Freelance Groups on Facebook You Need to Know About
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Virtual Work5 Websites to Help You Find Work as a Creative Freelancer
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Virtual WorkWhere to Find Part-Time Freelancing Work to Build a Side Gig
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MarketingIs a Personal Website Worth It for Freelancers in 2021?
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CollaborationAs a Freelancer, How Do You Collaborate?

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Learn how to more effectively run your business using established best practices and highly useful tools.

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Time ManagementHow Freelancers Can Better Manage Their Time: 5 Key Tips
Project ManagementThe Project Life Cycle (Phases) - Project Management
Time ManagementFive Questions to Ask Before Quitting Your Job to Freelance Full Time

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Business DevelopmentHow to maximise your pitch acceptance rate with the pre-pitch checklist?3 months ago
Business DevelopmentHow Can Freelancers Switch from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset?4 months ago
AdvocacyHow Freelancing Allows LGBTQ+ Folks More Agency Over Their Identity4 months ago
AdvocacyWhy Are Queer Millennials More Likely to Freelance?4 months ago
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NetworkingHow to Announce You're Becoming a Freelancer
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NetworkingHow to Find Networking Events in Los Angeles
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BrandingHow to Effectively Use LinkedIn to Build a Personal Brand
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BrandingIs having an inactive social channel bad for your brand?
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Business DevelopmentStarting a Freelance Business from Scratch: A How-to Guide

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Push yourself to look at things from a new perspective and realize the full potential of all you have to offer.

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AdvocacyHow to Make Your Online Content Accessible for All
Business DevelopmentGetting Started: Top Freelance Tips for Beginners
AdvocacyIndy Notes: The Guardian on the Dangers of the PRO Act

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ContractsHow To Write An Influencer Contract: 12 Essentials For Your Checklistabout 1 month ago
ContractsWhat Is a Model Release Form (and Why Does It Matter)? about 2 months ago
WriterHow to Negotiate Your Rate as a Freelance Writer?about 2 months ago
ContractsHow to Create an Electronic Signature and Sign up for a Contract2 months ago
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ContractsWhat is a Freelance Contract? A Quick Overview
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ContractsGraphic Design Retainer Contract
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Relationship BuildingDo I have to be a sociable person to freelance?
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Relationship BuildingWays Female Freelancers Can Overcome the Gender Pay Gap
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Relationship BuildingThe Art of Gratitude: How to Write Business Thank You Letters

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Find new ways to move your business forward with tips and tricks from other independent professionals.

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Relationship BuildingFour Strategies to Heat Up Cold IntroductionsHow to make cold intros less awkward and more effective
ContractsSurprising Things Freelancers Can (and Should) Ask for in Contracts
Miss IndependentMiss Independent Serves Freelance Realness on TikTok