Nation1099 is a web publication for the experienced freelancer or consultant. We gather expert advice and inspiration to help freelancers get to the next level of their careers.

Our goal is to educate, empower and encourage the growing number of independent professionals who are hungry for information about how to grow their businesses.

We are for analysts, artists, architects, consultants, designers, developers, illustrators, marketers, videographers, writers and other creative professionals who are eager to succeed on their own terms.

Nation1099 primarily features original reporting by professional journalists, interviews with experts and essays written by independent contractors who speak from experience.

We have five main focus areas:

  • Start — Everything you need to to go independent.
  • Manage — Basic and advanced skills for presenting yourself like a professional.
  • Grow — Entrepreneurial strategies for taking your solo business to the next level.
  • Thrive — Jobs are for working, but gigging is for living. Tips for making sure your business works for you.
  • Connect — Plugging into the solopreneur’s secret weapon . . . the growing network of fellow freelancers.

Read more about the Nation1099 mission.

Nation1099 was founded by Robert McGuire.

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