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WritingHow to Make the Most of Your Interviews as a Journalist

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InspirationWhy Do You Freelance? about 2 months ago
Work/Life BalanceHow to Plan for Vacations as a Freelancerabout 2 months ago
CreativityBrainstorming Tips for Freelancers2 months ago
Work EnvironmentWeb Developer Phillip Lamb On His Career and Why He Loves Coworking at CityCentral2 months ago
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Mental healthThe pandemic productivity struggle is real
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InspirationHow Millennials are Reinventing the Traditional Ideas of Employment
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InspirationIndy's Favorite Books for Freelancers
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Self-Care3 Ways to Calm Down at Work When Feeling Stressed
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Self-CareHow to Recover From Burnout

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

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InspirationWhy Did You Choose Freelancing Over a Full Time Job?
Creativity5 Jobs For People Who Want to Use Their Creativity at Work
Self-CareA Freelancer’s Guide to the California v Texas Case and the ACAHow the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act will affect freelancers

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Client ManagementHow Can You Know if a Client is Right for You? Ask Yourself These 5 Questionsabout 1 month ago
Client Management5 Steps to Build Better Relationships with Freelance Clientsabout 2 months ago
WritingSecrets of an Editor: The 8 Worst Things You Can do as a Freelancerabout 2 months ago
Productivity5 Ways Freelancers Should NOT Use Social Media2 months ago
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MarketingBuilding a Website for Freelancers - Part 2
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Strategic PlanningDigital Transformation Is Not About Tech! It's About People
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ProductivityDon’t Forget the True Purpose of Brainstorming
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Project ManagementManaging Multiple Projects as a Freelancer: A How-To Guide
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MarketingHow to Make Money as a Freelance Facebook Marketer?

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

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MarketingHow to get a freelance digital marketing project
FinancesIndy Notes: Moneywise's Tax Tips for Freelancers
ProductivityTime is Money! Top Time Management Tips for Freelancers

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Business DevelopmentHow Can Freelancers Switch from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset?about 1 month ago
AdvocacyHow Freelancing Allows LGBTQ+ Folks More Agency Over Their Identityabout 1 month ago
AdvocacyWhy Are Queer Millennials More Likely to Freelance?about 2 months ago
NetworkingHow and Why to Get Reviews as a Freelancer2 months ago
Networking tip: business cards are a great tool for growing your professional network
NetworkingThe Freelancer’s Top 5 Tips for Networking at Events
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Business DevelopmentThe Top 8 Best Alternatives to freelancer.com | By Indy
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Business DevelopmentWhere can I find a good freelance business developer?
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Business Development26 Freelance Jobs You Can Do From Home
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Business DevelopmentI Want to Start an Online Business. What should I Do?

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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 DevelopmentThe Top Ways to Find Freelance Work
Business DevelopmentThe Best Websites for Freelance Jobs in 2021
Business DevelopmentFrom 0 to 1: Our Top Tips for New Freelance Programmers

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Miss IndependentMiss Independent Serves Freelance Realness on TikTokabout 2 months ago
ContractsSurprising Things Freelancers Can (and Should) Ask for in Contracts3 months ago
Relationship BuildingFour Strategies to Heat Up Cold Introductions3 months ago
Relationship BuildingThe Art of Gratitude: How to Write Business Thank You Letters3 months ago
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ContractsVirtual Assistant Contracts and Template Samples
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ContractsDigital Marketing Contracts for Freelancers
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Relationship BuildingTricks & Tips for Remembering People’s Names
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Relationship BuildingHave Customer Loyalty and CRM Become Synonyms?
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WriterWhat Are Some Tips to a Freelance Writer Just Starting Out?

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

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LeadershipHow To Manage A Strong, Effective Freelance Team
Five QuestionsFive Questions with Arturo Torres, Three-Time New York Times Bestselling IllustratorOn changing the treatment of independent artists and fighting for what they deserve
AccountingPPP Loan Forgiveness for Freelancers and Other Self-Employed WorkersThe deadline is May 31