Looking to find a coworking space in your neighborhood? Look no further than our Ultimate Guide to LA's coworking spaces.

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Work Environment

A Neighborhood Guide to Los Angeles Coworking Spaces

Overconfidence in the workplace isn't always a good thing. And, when you're a freelancer, learning how to reduce overconfidence can be critical to keeping yourself honest and growing. Learn more about developing the right kind of confidence to be more successful. 

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Inspiration

How to Overcome Overconfidence Bias and Grow True Confidence

People with a fixed mindset believe their qualities are fixed and cannot change. Whereas those in a growth mindset believe their learning and intelligence can grow. Is one better than the other for freelancers? Click here to learn more!


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Choosing Between A Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset

We chatted with indie rocker Beau Jennings about how working a full-time job allows him to make the music he wants to make.

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Five questions with well known creative independent workers.

Five Questions

The Oklahoma-based musician talks about finding the balance between music and work

Five Questions with Beau Jennings, Indie Rocker

Phillip Lamb has a full-time job as a solutions architect and works as a web development consultant on the side. 

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Web Developer Phillip Lamb On His Career and Why He Loves Coworking at CityCentral

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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

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Digital Marketing Contract Template

Freelance Web Developer Contract Template

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Influencer Contract Template

Photographer Contract Template

Social Media Moderator Contract Template

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Accountant Invoice Template

Actor Invoice Template

Advertising Invoice Template

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Attorney Invoice Template

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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

What does a freelance illustrator do? Discover the skills and tips you need to know to get started as an illustrator today.

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Creativity

Being a Freelance Illustrator: Career Overview

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What Is a Mood Board and How to Create One?

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Self-Care

10 Freelance Tips for New Freelancers

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Personal Training Client Intake Form: Free Template and Guide

Freelancers’ independence is at risk due to the practices of companies like Fiverr and Upwork. At Indy, we promise to fight against these practices that plague independent work.

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Leadership

Here are the 5 ways we promise to protect it

Freelancers’ Independence Is At Risk

Are you wondering how to manage a strong, effective, freelance team? Click here to learn everything you need to know to get started managing many freelancers.

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How To Manage A Strong, Effective Freelance Team

We're here to help you get your head around a matrix organization structure. We're talking the advantages, the disadvantages, you name it. Find it all out here.

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What is... a matrix organization structure, you may ask?

Running a good meeting is something we all strive for. Click here to learn more about how to manage meetings effectively from creating an agenda, choosing who to invite, and other tips to keep this efficient and smooth.

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How to Manage Meetings Effectively

Mental health

Miss Independent

Work/Life Balance

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

Advocacy

Healthcare

Self Improvement

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