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

Advocacy

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?

The PRO Act is getting a lot of press and many freelancers fear it could cause them to lose their jobs. The Guardian takes a look at the potential impact.

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Indy Notes: The Guardian on the Dangers of the PRO Act

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

What the PRO Act Means for Female Freelancers

Making internet content accessible for those with disabilities is very important, but it can be daunting to think about where to even start. This article breaks down some simple things you can do to help others!

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How to Make Your Online Content Accessible for All

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

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Jen Singer explains the potential implications of the legislation.

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

 Freelancing is especially difficult for disabled people. Despite the many pros of freelancing, there are major barriers that disabled people face  —including a lack of employee benefits, paid sick time, and internalized ableism.

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Freelancing is a great option for many disabled people, but ableism is still a prominent issue.

How Ableism Shows Up in the Freelance World

A lack of rate transparency is a major issue that freelancers face that causes them to be underpaid and overworked.

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A more open world helps everyone

How a Lack of Rate Transparency Hurts Freelancers

The recent ruling in the United Kingdom on gig economy workers may have an effect on US workers, but likely not for many years. 

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Indy Notes: Bloomberg Law on How the UK Uber Ruling Affects US Gig Economy Workers

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

Free SWOT Analysis Template: Use This Tool to Plan Your Next Strategy

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

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Push yourself to look at things from a new perspective and realize the full potential of all you have to offer.

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