Are you looking to get brands to pay you for sponsored content? Then learn how to negotiate with brands as an influencer.

How to Negotiate with Brands as an Influencer

Getting clients

How To Write a Business Proposal Email or Letter

Instagram isn’t just a social network, but an important business tool for freelancers and small business owners. Here’s how you can grow your followers. 

Growing client base

An In-Depth Guide to Gaining More Instagram Followers

How to Get More Followers on Instagram

We're diving into the world of online form builders to discover the best Google Forms alternatives for your business.

Looking for a Google Forms Alternative? Here Are the Best Options

Best Google Forms Alternatives - Expanding Your Options

 Are you a freelance designer struggling to find the right questions to ask your client for an ongoing or upcoming project? We look at 10 questions to ask here.

Branding Questions to Help Freelance Designers Get Important Information

Branding Questionnaire: 10 Questions You Should Ask

 Discover the secrets to crafting a successful freelance artist proposal! Learn to show your skills, impress clients, and secure more projects with our guide.

Craft a Winning Freelance Artist Proposal: Ultimate Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Crafting a Winning Freelance Artist Proposal

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

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

How To Write An Influencer Contract: 12 Essentials For Your Checklist

How to Get Started in Freelance Digital Marketing

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

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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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Developing trust in the workplace can be hard when your business is freelance. Here are some ways to increase your credibility and earn your client’s confidence!

Networking

How to Build Trust at Work: Freelance Edition

Ever wondered what life is like for a web developer who works from home? Get a peek into the life and learn how to make it a reality for yourself.

Start Freelancing

How Is Life as a Web Developer Who Works Remotely?

It can be challenging to set a rate and stick to it, but writer Taneasha White shows you how you can do it in this article.

Invoices and money flow

But first, determine what the right rate is.

Stick to Your Rates

In this course, you will discover the secrets behind crafting professional and legally binding freelance contracts. We will look at how to protect yourself from unnecessary risk, as well as how to create a contract that is mutually beneficial for both parties.

Contracts for Freelancers 101

Tips and tricks on how to write a contract between businesses and why they are so important.

Contracts

How To Write a Contract in 11 Steps

What Should Be in a Project Proposal? With Examples

Photographers

Designers

Virtual Assistants

Marketers

Content Creators

IT Professionals

Writers

Independent Workers

Ever had a client pay you late? Here’s everything you need to know about managing late payments. Discover how to get clients to pay you on time and how to prevent late payments in the first place.

The Ultimate Guide to Managing Late Invoices – This Week’s Must-Read Tips

Is there a project that doesn’t excite you or you don’t want? Then learn how to politely decline a project in email.

Maintaining clients

How to Politely Decline a Project in Email

Are you a content creator? Want to know what the best content creator tools are? Here is a list of your must-have tool list.

Be more productive

Must-Have Tools - Best Content Creator Tools

Need to get a deadline for a project or a task? Then you can learn how to do that here.

Client Management

How to Ask for a Deadline Politely in an Email

Want to create a business proposal template in Word? Here are the instructions for creating a template in Word.

Proposals

How to Create a Template in Word - A Comprehensive Guide

Thinking about taking off on the road? Here are some tips and tricks for staying productive even while traveling and making sure you're doing a great job for your client.

Get inspired

Freelancer on the Road

We all have forgetfulness at times, but when you’re self-employed, it could cost you. Try these tips for how to not forget things at work.


Manage your projects

Quitting the Chaos: How to Not Forget Things at Work

Collaboration

Small business owner's thoughts: why should I hire a bookkeeper?

Marketing

Marketing Management Software for Freelancers

We discuss all the problem clients you might face when working freelance and give you tips and tricks on how to manage difficult clients.

Stop Working With Problem Clients by Spotting These Red Flags

Types of Clients You Should Avoid When Freelancing

Are you a freelancer looking for a workflow automation tool to speed up your work? We examine 18 of the best tools on the market. 

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