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What Is a 1099?

If you’re a first-time independent contractor, you should find a 1099 form tucked into an envelope on your doorstep next February. What’s…

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6 Tips for Invoices That Work

In order to get paid, you have to invoice first — but does the process have to be so painful?…

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Freelance Invoices: Who Should Pay to Pay?

When I started freelancing, I found new clients any way I could. I called friends, sent cold emails to companies,…

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A Quick Guide: Best Practices for Hiring Freelancers

Freelancers are the unicorns of the working world — they’re not employees, but they aren’t traditional business owners either. As independent…

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What is an Independent Contractor Agreement?

An independent contractor agreement serves as a blueprint for your relationship with a client. It defines the who, what, when, and…

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8 Tips for Independent Contractors Working with a New Company

After you onboard a new client, give yourself a pat on the back. Most of the time, reeling in a…

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6 Tips for Nonprofits Working with Contractors and Freelancers

Independent contractors offer something that you can’t find inside your organization: an outside perspective. With specialized skills and fresh eyes,…

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5 Tools for Communicating with Remote Freelancers

Communicating with remote freelancers can lead to missed phone calls and a full email inbox. With a long list of…

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5 Reflections on My First Year as a Freelancer

Freelancing is like learning a new language. Fluency requires years of practice and always includes awkward encounters and miscommunications. As…

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5 Business Tips from a Year Freelancing

When I started freelancing as a writer, I thought that my job would be to write. It ends up my…

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