Wondering if you can benefit from virtual assistants? Click here to learn the top reasons to consider getting a virtual assistant and how they can help.


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Business Development

Should I Hire a Virtual Assistant?

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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The Ultimate Freelancers Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Looking for the best place to find work online as a freelancer? There's more out there than freelancer.com and our writers have found the top 8 alternatives.

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The Top 8 Best Alternatives to freelancer.com | By Indy

You can find thousands of freelance business developers with a Google search. But how do you find one that’ll actually help you meet your goals? Read our tips.

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Where can I find a good freelance business developer?

The PRO Act will have a significant impact on the entire freelance world, but women may bear the brunt of the burden. 

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Fighting the good fight for independent workers and educating about issues that freelancers face.

Advocacy

Women may be the most harmed by the ABC test in the PRO act

What the PRO Act Means for Female Freelancers

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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Proposals

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

Getting paid is hard - we make it easier to ask your clients for payments in a professional and friendly way with our free templates and advice. Click here to learn more.

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Invoices

How to Politely Ask for Payment (with email samples)

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

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

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

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Brand Ambassador Proposal Template

Business Consulting Proposal Template

Business Development Proposal Template

Business Proposal Template

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How to maximise your pitch acceptance rate with the pre-pitch checklist?

It's easy to get sucked into the trap of thinking there aren't enough freelance jobs available, but the scarcity mindset is dangerous. Focus on the abundance of available jobs to get your mindset right . 

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A scarcity mindset can be particularly prevalent with freelancers of color

How Can Freelancers Switch from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset?

Many LGBTQ people feel that working in a traditional environment creates issues around their identity. This article takes a look at ways that freelancing addresses these issues. 

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How Freelancing Allows LGBTQ+ Folks More Agency Over Their Identity

A survey from TD Ameritrade shows that queer millennials are more likely to choose a side hustle to supplement their income than straight millennials. Writer Lindsey Danis explores some reasons why LGBTQ people are more likely to freelance.

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Multiple factors contribute to LGBTQ millennials turning to freelancing over traditional employment

Why Are Queer Millennials More Likely to Freelance?

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Best HoneyBook Alternatives to Manage Your Projects 

Take control of your freelance project management with these tips for time efficiency, budget tracking and managing a team of freelancers with multiple projects.

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12 Tips to Manage Your Freelance Small Business and Your Projects

Computer programming is an exceptionally lucrative field. Click here to learn how to break through as a freelance computer programmer in a big way.

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From 0 to 1: Our Top Tips for New Freelance Programmers

Getting started in the freelancing world can be intimidating. Click here to learn how to get new freelance jobs as a beginner — from networking, and leveraging tools, to accessing online job boards, Indy’s got you covered.

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Getting Started: Top Freelance Tips for Beginners

How to set up a freelance business is a complicated issue, this article breaks down the differences between LLCs and S Corps. 

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LLC vs S Corp: Best Options For Freelancers

Want to write for B2B startups but aren’t sure where to start? Check out these tips and strategies for targeting your dream clients.

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Tips for Finding Freelance Writing Jobs

We share the top freelancer websites for getting work or hiring a freelancer. Click here to learn about the best websites to hire freelancers.

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The Best Websites for Freelance Jobs in 2021

Finding freelance work can be hard when you don’t know where to look. Here are a few tips that will help you find your next job.

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The Top Ways to Find Freelance Work

For established and new graphic design freelancers alike, sometimes the work dries up. Try these tips to find new graphic design gigs.


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How to Find a Graphic Design Job as a Freelancer

Free from the bounds of traditional jobs, the sky’s the limit when it comes to freelancing. But how do you start growing your business? Try these strategies.


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How Should I Grow My Freelancing Business?

Generating clients as a freelance writer can be difficult. Fortunately, Indy has the tools to help you get your foot in the door. Click here to learn more.

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How to get genuine clients for freelance content writing

Wondering if Upwork is right for you? Click here to learn all about copywriting on Upwork and everything you need to know before deciding to get started.

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Freelance Copywriting With Upwork: Is It Worth It?

The idea of starting a brand new freelance business from scratch is daunting. Trust me, I’ve been there. That’s why I put this together for you – take a look!

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Starting a Freelance Business from Scratch: A How-to Guide

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