Indy's online course for freelancers covers everything from web design to Photoshop, and from setting rates to understanding copyrights. Become a professional graphic designer today.

Freelance Graphic Designer 101

Interested in freelance graphic design? Answer these five skillset questions to know if you are ready to start your graphic design freelance business today.

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How to Become a Graphic Designer: 5 Questions You Must Know

There's still work out there - you just need to be able to find it. And then pitch yourself to get the jobs. Insert 25 Ways to Find Freelancing Jobs. Read more.

25 Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs (Even in a Pandemic)

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

Being a Freelance Illustrator: Career Overview

Do you have a passion for food and an entrepreneurial spirit? Check out these 5 killer side business ideas to help you cook up a successful food business.

A Recipe for Success: 5 Side Business Ideas to Get Started in the Food Industry

How to Get Started in the Food Industry: 5 Side Business Ideas

This course teaches freelancers how to effectively communicate with clients through email and other forms of correspondence, including how to craft persuasive proposals, write effective follow-up emails, and handle difficult client relationships.

Business Correspondence for Freelancers

This course is designed for freelancers looking to improve their financial management skills, including how to negotiate rates, handle partial payments, and simplify invoicing using apps. The course also covers important topics such as cash flow management, project fees vs. hourly rates, and how to ask for a deposit or upfront payment.

Navigating Payment and Finances for Freelancers

This course offers a comprehensive guide to proposal writing. You will learn how to create compelling executive summaries, write persuasive business proposals, communicate value, and create a sense of urgency. Through a series of lessons, guides, and sessions, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to write winning proposals and succeed as a freelancer.

Proposal Writing for Freelancers

This course offers a comprehensive guide to freelance team management. You will learn how to manage effective meetings, understand matrix organization structures, and collaborate with other freelancers. Through a series of lessons, guides, and sessions, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to build and manage a successful freelance team.

Team Management for Freelancers

This course will provide an overview of various strategies for leveraging social media to benefit freelance businesses. Students will learn how to build and maintain a client base, connect with customers, and create revenue through partnerships. They will also receive guidance on how to start making the most of social media for their freelance business.

Social Media for Freelancers

How To Write a Business Proposal Email or Letter

Graphic Design Retainer Contract

Digital Marketing Contracts for Freelancers

The Only Marketing Proposal Guide You Need for 2024 (with marketing proposal templates)

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

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Architecture Proposal Template

Artist Proposal Template

Brand Ambassador Proposal Template

Business Consulting Proposal Template

Business Development Proposal Template

Business Proposal Template

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Want to sync your Google Calendar with Apple Calendar? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to achieving seamless calendar harmony across platforms with just a few clicks.

How Can I Sync My Google Calendar with My iPhone Calendar

A business email comes with a host of benefits for business owners. Here’s how to create a business Gmail account in 4 simple steps!

How to Set Up Gmail for Business Email in 4 Simple Steps

If you want to start a product photography business, check out our ultimate guide that’ll launch you ahead of the pack. Uncover the tips for capturing captivating product images that stand out in a visually competitive market. Elevate your skills, attract clients, and navigate the nuances of this thriving niche.

How to Get Started with Product Photography: A Comprehensive Guide

Have an interest in drone photography? Find out how to turn your passion into a lucrative business. From mastering the basics of aerial photography to navigating legal requirements, choosing the right equipment, and scaling your venture, our ultimate guide will give you all of the step-by-step insights.

How to Get Into Drone Photography

We are excited to introduce your new Digital Assistant, an experimental ChatGPT-powered tool that helps you write contracts and proposals faster than ever! The world of AI is moving quickly, and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Or how to take advantage of these tools as a freelancer. 

 We are excited to introduce your new Digital Assistant!

Introducing ‘Digital Assistant’: Your Very Own AI Assistant for Writing Contracts and Proposals

Cross-Tools Automation Now Available for Proposals, Contracts, and Invoices

New Indy Pro Prices Taking Effect March 1st, 2023

Indy has all of the tools you need to manage your career as a content creator, from project management to calendars to proposals. 

How Indy Tools Can Boost Your Content Creation Strategy

How to Use Indy Tools to Take Your Content Creation to the Next Level

Zapier Integrations Are Coming to Indy

We commissioned a new logo to bring our evolving brand to life. Here you can learn all about it and its deeper meanings.

Introducing the New Indy Logo and the Story Behind It

Ready for some exciting Indy updates? Discover how this new and enhanced visual experience will improve your workflow and make your branding shine.

Coming Soon: Line Item Templates, Bigger Logos, and More

Announcing a special Indy partnership with Upflex that will get you access to on-demand workspaces that set your freelance business free.

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