Virtual teams have a number of advantages and disadvantages. Click here to learn more about some of our favorite parts of virtual working and some of the challenges we've encountered during this time.

Collaboration

Going Digital: The Pros and Cons of Virtual Teams

The PRO Act could cause a lot of freelancers to lose their gigs, this article explains all the implications. 

Career path

Jen Singer explains the potential implications of the legislation.

Could the PRO Act Cause You to Lose Your Freelance Work?

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.

Start Freelancing

Getting Started: Top Freelance Tips for Beginners

Tax season is a burden for freelancers, but with these resources it can be made much easier.

Taxes and accounting

Use these resources to file your taxes with ease!

Tax Resources for 1099 Earners

Scope creep often builds as the project builds––inevitably leading to project failure. Check out our tips to proactively avoid scope creep and stay on track.

Manage your projects

How to Stop and Prevent Scope Creep

Arturo Torres, three-time New York Times Bestselling Illustrator, talks about the ways he's helping change the treatment of artists.

Get inspired

On changing the treatment of independent artists and fighting for what they deserve

Five Questions with Arturo Torres, Three-Time New York Times Bestselling Illustrator

How do you manage your time when you have multiple deadlines and clients to balance? Start with these key time management tips for freelancers.

Manage your time

Time is Money! Top Time Management Tips for Freelancers

Quarterly taxes seem really complicated for freelancers, but this article explains how and why to pay them. 

Answering all your questions about a topic that makes freelancers squirm.

Why and How to File Your Quarterly Taxes as a Freelancer

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

LLC vs S Corp: Best Options For Freelancers

When freelancers quit their jobs they leave the security of retirement benefits funded by a company, but that doens't mean they don't have other options. Read on to learn about SERP-IRAs.

The best way to save for retirement without a company-funded account.

Why Every Freelancer Should Open a SEP-IRA

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

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

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

Advertising Proposal Template 

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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