Apologizing at work can be really challenging. In this article, we share the nine most effective ways to apologize and what should or shouldn't be included in them. Click here to learn more.

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Relationship Building

How to Apologize for a Mistake at Work

It’s high time we talked about customer follow-ups. Small businesses and independent contractors alike need to know more about this strategy.

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Customer Follow-ups: Retention Strategy Made Easy

Communicating and collaborating with clients is a huge part of being a freelancer. Click here to learn more about how to incorporate excellent communication and collaboration strategies with your clients.

3 Communication and Collaboration Strategies to Use During Projects

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Learning how to keep track of business expenses and taxes can seem daunting. But organizing yourself with the right tools will have you tackling it like a pro.

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Accounting

A Freelancer’s Guide to Tracking Business Expenses

Click here to learn all you need to know about getting started and succeeding in graphic design. Tispr also covers the career trajectory to keep you in the know.

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Design

The Ultimate Guide to a Career in Graphic Design

SWOT analyses are a great tool for freelancers to leverage when consulting for their clients or are evaluating their professional career. Click here for templates now.

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Strategic Planning

SWOT Analyses & 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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Finances

How to Politely Ask for Payment

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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Contracts

Graphic Design Retainer Contract

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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Email templates and tips for connecting with your past clients during COVID-19 

In our Unconventional Indie series we take a look at the careers of some of the most unique independent workers we have on our site. 

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Creativity

Unconventional Indie: Cris Edwards of Rescue Squad Design

Finding the perfect freelance career path isn’t easy. Let’s look at the most in-demand specialties for freelancers and how to gather the skills you need.

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Virtual Work

The Most In-Demand Freelancing Skills and How to Learn Them

Finding new clients can be hard. Check out these strategies for how to get more clients as a freelance graphic designer, web designer, or web developer.

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Marketing

Tips for Getting More Freelance Clients

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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Business Development

The Top Ways to Find Freelance Work

Recurring billing saves freelancers time and gets them paid faster. Here are the three best recurring billing systems available, including Tispr.

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What is the Best Recurring Billing System for Freelancers?

Learning how to manage your accounts as a small business is one of the hardest parts of entrepreneurship. Use these tips to start on the right foot.

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How to Manage Your Accounts as a Small Business?

A full tax guide and advice for small businesses and freelancing individuals.

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