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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 5 months ago
InspirationInterview with Nicaila Matthews Okome of Side Hustle Pro 6 months ago
Work EnvironmentHow to Improve the Cybersecurity of Your Remote Workforce7 months ago
InspirationWhy Do You Freelance? 7 months ago
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InspirationFreelancer on the Road
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InspirationHow Millennials are Reinventing the Traditional Ideas of Employment
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Work/Life BalanceHaving it All: 5 Tips to Balance Your 9-5 and Side Hustle
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Work EnvironmentA Neighborhood Guide to Los Angeles Coworking Spaces
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Creativity5 Jobs For People Who Want to Use Their Creativity at Work

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

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InspirationIndependence is the FutureThe inspiration driving Indy's CEO to build the home of independent work
InspirationIt’s Time for Indies to Take Back the Term “Freelancer” This writer is proud to call herself a freelancer. Here's why.
Work EnvironmentWeb Developer Phillip Lamb On His Career and Why He Loves Coworking at CityCentral

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FinancesHow to Create a Budget for a Small Business4 months ago
ProposalsHow to Write an Executive Summary for Your Proposal?4 months ago
InvoicesWhat Is a DBA: Everything You Need to Know4 months ago
ProposalsHow to Ask Your Client About Their Budget Before Creating a Proposal4 months ago
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FinancesFreelancer Hourly Pricing Calculator
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Strategic PlanningObjective Strategies Tactics (OST) Document for Goal Setting [Template Download]
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Project ManagementQuitting the Chaos: How to Not Forget Things at Work
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FinancesWhat Profit Do Freelancers Make and How?
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Virtual WorkHow to Apply Your Skills to Become a Virtual Assistant

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

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WritingWhat skills does an online freelance writer need to succeed?
Client ManagementHow Can You Know if a Client is Right for You? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions
Project ManagementBest Asana Alternative: Top Project Management Tools for Freelancers

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Business DevelopmentHow to maximise your pitch acceptance rate with the pre-pitch checklist?5 months ago
Business DevelopmentHow Can Freelancers Switch from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset?7 months ago
AdvocacyHow Freelancing Allows LGBTQ+ Folks More Agency Over Their Identity7 months ago
AdvocacyWhy Are Queer Millennials More Likely to Freelance?7 months ago
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Business DevelopmentHow Does One Become a Freelance Coder?
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Business DevelopmentHow Do People Become Freelance Consultants?
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Business DevelopmentHow to Find a Software Engineering Job Working Remotely
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Business Development25 Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs (Even in a Pandemic)
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BrandingIs having an inactive social channel bad for your brand?

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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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Business DevelopmentTips for Finding Freelance Writing Jobs
AdvocacyWhat the PRO Act Means for Female FreelancersWomen may be the most harmed by the ABC test in the PRO act
AdvocacyIndy Notes: The Guardian on the Dangers of the PRO Act

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ContractsWriter Contracts: Why You Should Use Them and What to Include4 months ago
ContractsHow To Write An Influencer Contract: 12 Essentials For Your Checklist4 months ago
WriterHow to Negotiate Your Rate as a Freelance Writer?5 months ago
ContractsHow to Create an Electronic Signature and Sign up for a Contract5 months ago
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Relationship BuildingHow to Overcome Freelancer Loneliness Without a Coworking Space
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ContractsWhat is a Freelance Contract? A Quick Overview
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Relationship BuildingThe 4 Communication Styles: How to Connect with Clients Effectively 
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DesignFinding A Good Niche For Your Freelance Web Developer Career
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LeadershipWhat is... a matrix organization structure, you may ask?

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

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LeadershipFreelancers’ Independence Is At RiskHere are the 5 ways we promise to protect it
AccountingEverything Freelancers Need to Know about PPP LoansDeadline to apply is March 31!
ContractsWhat Is a Model Release Form (and Why Does It Matter)?