Money & Taxes
5 money struggles every freelancer faces (and how to conquer them)
Don’t wait for New Years to make a resolution. Conquer your money struggles today.
Clients & Gigs
Every day is a new opportunity for growth
Stop comparing yourself to others and start enjoying the journey.
Clients & Gigs
5 productivity tips and tools
When you’re used to life at a big company, going solo can be challenging. Here are five tips for better productivity.
Health Advocacy
What freelancers need to know about enrolling in Medicare
Medicare Open Enrollment started on October 15. Here’s the information you need.
Health Advocacy
Freelancers need better benefits
In our 4th annual survey of the independent workforce, freelancers expressed a desire for better portable benefits.
Health Advocacy
What freelancers need to know about Trump’s actions on ObamaCare
Trump’s new executive orders could fall hard on independent workers. Here’s what you need to know.
Advocacy
Watch out for this: Arbitration and your rights as a freelancer
Freelancers need to pay attention to forced arbitration. Anything that takes away your right to present your case in court is problematic.
Advocacy
Freelancing in America 2017
Freelancing in America is the most comprehensive study of the independent workforce. This year, we look at the phenomenal growth of freelancing.
Clients & Gigs
5 steps for finding your unique voice
With a personal brand, you don't need to wait for people to choose you. But first you need to find your unique voice.
Clients & Gigs
Why I’m rejecting the “hustle” mindset
We expect success to be the result of sweat and tears and outrageous hours, but does it have to be that way?
Clients & Gigs
How to respond when invited to speak…for free
Should you take an unpaid speaking gig or not?
Advocacy Health
Health Insurance Open Enrollment is almost here!
Open Enrollment for health insurance starts on November 1. Sign up to learn more about health plans through Freelancers Union.
Clients & Gigs
What if the thing you are most afraid of doing is the thing you are supposed to do?
Great things are possible when you don't allow your fears to overwhelm you.
Clients & Gigs
How to conquer your fear of going freelance
The more fear you take on, the less control fear has over you.
Clients & Gigs
The secret to finding freelance jobs? Be a hunter
Fill up your sales pipeline with these easily replicable new business hacks.
Money & Taxes
4 tips for chasing payment
Chasing payment is a key survival skill for freelancers. Here are some tips.
Clients & Gigs
When and how to charge for meetings with prospective clients
This is a post from a member of the Freelancers Union community. If you’re interested in sharing your expertise, your story, or some advice you think will help a…
Clients & Gigs
The cake is a lie: Breaking out and finding a new way to work
If you are someone who feels shackled by the structure of the traditional workplace, know that there is a way out.
Clients & Gigs
Moving from freelancer to business owner? 3 questions to ask yourself
Considering leveraging your freelancing career to launch a business? Ask yourself these questions.