The Best Marketplaces for Independent Consulting Jobs
Tired of the same old freelancing platforms? Our roundup of independent consulting websites and marketplaces helps you find independent consulting jobs with serious clients. The consulting work on these sites is for highly-skilled independent contractors who have been vetted for valuable gigs.
Freelance Portrait Photographer Describes His Start As A Photographer’s Assistant
Michael Oliver graduated from Saint Petersburg College with a major in Photographic Technology and works as a freelance portrait photographer. Oliver was born in Florida, but also grew up living in Trinidad and Tobago. In this interview, he offers some fascinating...
Find and Choose the Best Coworking Spaces For Your Freelance Work
Coworking can add juice to your freelance business. But they aren’t all suited to indendent workers. Our guide to finding the best coworking spaces for you.
Get More Freelance Consulting Jobs By Saying “No”
It sounds counterintuitive, but the best way to win high quality clients and get more freelance consulting jobs may be to convince them not to work with you. This thought flips the general psychology of business owners on its head. Usually you talk to a prospective...
A Digital Strategy Consultant Describes Her Mid-Career Jump to Freelancing
The great thing about Nation1099 is the variety of freelance roles in the growing gig economy and the variety of experience. We've profiled people who are new to freelancing and people who coach freelancers on growing their businesses. In this profile, we're lucky to...
How This Freelance Cartoonist Builds Business Through New Channels
Chaz Bottoms is an award winning animator/filmmaker and freelance cartoonist based in Cleveland Ohio. His films have premiered nationally and internationally. His work has been featured in Vibe Magazine, Saint Heron and on AspireTV. He is currently freelancing for...
How Many Different Freelance Careers Do You Know Of? We’ve Found Over 130 So Far
We wanted to create the most comprehensive list of freelance careers that show how the gig economy is growing. Check out 130+ types of freelance jobs.
5 Biggest Things You’re Forgetting in Your Freelance Rates
We recently discussed freelance rates that are based project pricing in light of the value you provide your clients and the various consultant pricing strategies you can use to get the best compensation out of your projects. In this post I want to talk about project...
This Late Blooming Freelance Digital Artist Is Chasing Her Dreams In The Gig Economy
Stephanie Russell is a self-described late bloomer just beginning her adventure as a freelance digital artists. Prior to this, she worked in retail and as an education specialist, but some changes in her family situation -- and a lifelong inclination -- have pushed...
Building a Virtual Team To Serve Clients – Advice From An Agency Operations Expert
Solopreneur Jayne Heggen knows the power of asking hard questions. They are essential, she feels, in guiding clients through the chaos and helping them stay on the path to success. That's the purpose of her consultancy, the Heggen Group, which relies on an evolving...
The Beginner’s Guide To Getting Upfront Payment From Freelance Clients
Getting an upfront payment is the most effective way to transform your freelance career if you are feeling stalled. It establishes you as professional and helps you get more serious clients right from the jump. This article explains the kinds of upfront payments and gives you a script to use with prospective clients.
Finding Success in Freelance Video Production and Still Prioritizing Family Life
Andrew Tiu is a film editor who has built freelance video production into a full-service studio based in Dallas. Tiu's studio, Motion Butter, helps brands create marketing and advertising content in the digital space through filmmaking and motion design. Andrew's...
How to Start a Freelance Business In One Step? Why Reckless Is Best
Many gig economy novices think starting their freelance career involves a ton of planning and investment in office supplies and logos. Huge mistake! It really starts with a mindset and a single step.
How An In-Demand Freelance Animator Got His Career Moving
Wayne Carlisi has been working in the arts for over 35 years. He graduated from Brandes Art Institute in 1983 and his professional career has been in animation, illustration and fine art. As an animator, he has worked for every major studio in Los Angeles (Disney,...
How To Get Clients Fast With a Client Profile Strategy
You want to “push go,” but aren’t sure how to get clients. A client profile will help you pinpoint your ideal prospects and win them over strategically.
Subcontractor Agreement Templates And Tips For Writing One
You need a top-notch subcontractor agreement. In this guide we list the clauses and sections that a subcontractor contract should include, and we have several downloadable subcontractor agreement templates, including variations like the teaming agreement, sub-award contracts, and non-compete agreements.
How A Freelance Illustrator Primes His Creativity
Dejvid Knezevic is a freelance illustrator and designer from Slovenia. Over the years he has honed a unique style inspired by the concept of human thoughts and emotions conveyed in a visual environment. Tell us about your freelance illustrator services. What’s your...
A Freelance Documentary Photographer Talks “Getting Out There”
Todd Henry is a freelance documentary photographer originally from Pennsylvania, who now resides in Auckland, New Zealand. He enjoys shooting documentary style photographs. He says he particularly enjoys learning about other cultures, skateboarding and traveling....
The Inspiration for Nation1099: What Independent Consultants Need To Know To Succeed
Where does an independent consultant go to learn? The inspiration for Nation1099, our new site for independent consultants and freelancers, started with questions that a group of freelance professionals had while growing their businesses. In our mastermind sessions,...
Demystifying Consultant Pricing Models (Finally)
Consultant pricing and project rates can be confusing even for experienced solopreneurs. Our guest blogger Curtis McHale outlines it in simple terms.
