Click here to learn about the ultimate guide to freelancing! From registering your business to getting paid and everything in between, Indy’s got you covered.

The ultimate guide how to be a freelancer

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Business Development

The Ultimate Freelancers Guide: Everything You Need to Know

An effective social media strategy has the power to elevate your business, grow your brand awareness, and create deep, personal connections with your customers.

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Why It’s So Important to Have an Effective Social Media Strategy

Getting rejected is a major part of being a freelancer, but being able to take those rejections and turn them into successes is what separates successful freelancers from those unsuccessful ones. 

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Client Management

How every "no" can be repurposed

The Freelancer’s Secret Weapon: Turning Rejection Into Success

You probably have a dream client in mind but no idea how you can ever get noticed by them. Follow these steps to build the perfect portfolio that they can't ignore. 

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Take after Muhammad Ali and chart your path to greatness

Why You? How to Build a Bulletproof Portfolio to Get Hired By Your Dream Clients

Gratitude and appreciation make a difference when it comes to your business, and set you up for future success. How do you say thank you professionally to a client? We’ve put together a few tips to write a strong, sincere business appreciation letter. 

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Relationship Building

The Art of Gratitude: How to Write Business Thank You Letters

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Contracts

How To Write An Influencer Contract: 12 Essentials For Your Checklist

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Proposals

How To Write a Business Proposal Email or Letter

Getting started with something new is the hardest part. But if you're looking to become a freelance marketer, check out our expert tips for making it happen. 

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Marketing

How to Get Started in Freelance Digital Marketing

Click here to learn the different types of retainer contracts and what agreements to discuss with your clients. Download our template and learn about retainer contracts here.

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Graphic Design Retainer Contract

Copywriter Contract Template

Digital Marketing Contract Template

Freelance Web Developer Contract Template

Game Developer Contract Template

Influencer Contract Template

Photographer Contract Template

Social Media Moderator Contract Template

Virtual Assistant Contract Template

Accountant Invoice Template

Actor Invoice Template

Advertising Invoice Template

Architecture Invoice Template

Artist Invoice Template

Attorney Invoice Template

Blank Invoice Template

Bookkeeper Invoice Template

Asking for Payment

First Contact

Following Up

Thank You Notes

When Something Is Overdue

Accountant Proposal Template

Advertising Proposal Template 

Architecture Proposal Template

Artist Proposal Template

Brand Ambassador Proposal Template

Business Consulting Proposal Template

Business Development Proposal Template

Business Proposal Template

Ever wondered how you can get the information you need from clients? We’re giving you 10 tips on how you can start gathering data today.

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The Ultimate Guide on Gathering the Information You Need From Clients

10 Tips For How to Get Information From a Client 

Do all freelancers need a portfolio? Let’s explore why having one can be a key to a successful independent career as a designer, marketer, writer, planner, etc.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building a Portfolio Website

Does Every Freelancer Need a Website? How to Build Your Portfolio Website

Asking your client for updates can be tricky. We're going to take a look at some of the best ways to ask your client for an update, politely.

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How to Request an Update From Your Client Over Email (With Templates)

What Is the Best Way to Politely Request an Update From Your Client? (With Email Samples)

We discuss all the problem clients you might face when working freelance and give you tips and tricks on how to manage difficult clients.

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Stop Working With Problem Clients by Spotting These Red Flags

Types of Clients You Should Avoid When Freelancing

Click here to view the ultimate guide to digital marketing proposals including all the information and examples you need to create your own!

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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing Proposals

Just sent a proposal and haven’t heard back? Click here for 5 follow up email after proposal templates and how best to communicate with your prospective client.


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Want a Sample "Follow-Up Email to Client After Sending Proposal?" Here are 5 Templates.

There a million freelancers out there trying to nab the same clients that you are. How can you put together a solid proposal that makes you stand out?

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Avoiding Project Failure: The Art of Writing Proposals

Marketing proposal template example to create a proposal to impress clients. With our proposal tool, you can quickly create a customizable proposal with your branding

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The Only Marketing Proposal Guide You Need for 2022 (with marketing proposal templates)

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How to Create a Proposal as a Freelance Consultant? (Templates & Examples)

Writing a grant proposal is a delicate task that needs to follow a certain structure. If you need to learn more, click here to read all about grant proposal writing. 

Client Relations

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