Freelance Union

JULY 9, 2024

On the heels of Independence Day (or as we call it at the Freelancers Union, “Indepedents Day”) I wanted to give an update on our ongoing efforts to support freelancers like you. At the Freelancers Union, we remain committed to your success by expanding our free legal and financial consultation programs, advocating for affordable and accessible health insurance access, and expanding the safety net for our members in an ever-changing economy.

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Freelance Union

JULY 9, 2024

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and bought something online so you could fall back asleep? No? Just me? When I can’t sleep, a checklist of shoulda’s and coulda’s rotate around my head and sometimes, my anxiety gets the best of me and I need to check something off the list. Two days later a package shows up with resistance bands, a 100 pack of hair ties, and a napkin holder.

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Blogging Wizard

JULY 9, 2024

Applying to an affiliate marketing program is only the first step toward becoming a passive income earner. To make the most of it, you’ll need to be more proficient in.

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Grammarly

JULY 9, 2024

Effective communication across languages is crucial for successful business operations, especially in the United States, where 90% of employers have a workforce that includes non-native English speakers. Recognizing the importance of seamless cross-language communication, Grammarly has introduced the Translate app action, an in-line translation feature that empowers multilingual teams and individuals to communicate effortlessly.

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Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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Jane Friedman

JULY 9, 2024

Photo by Elijah Hail on Unsplash Today’s post is by author, book coach and historian Christina Larocco. In “The Voyager Conspiracy,” a season six episode of the television show Star Trek: Voyager , Seven of Nine, a former Borg drone, connects her brain directly to the ship’s computer. All of a sudden, she has access to unimaginable amounts of information—but she can’t make sense of any of it.

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Freelance Union

JULY 9, 2024

This article is posted with permission from our partner TaxAct. File your freelance taxes with confidence using TaxAct’s easy-to-use tax software. Freelancers Union members get 25% off the cost of federal and state tax filing:  [link] A summer job is a great way to add extra money to your bank account. Whether you’re a seasonal worker, a teacher trying to stay busy during the summer months, or you simply have some extra time on your hands, racking up those part-time

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Freelance Union

JULY 9, 2024

This article is posted with permission from our partner MacPaw. MacPaw makes Mac + iOS apps that have been installed on over 30 million devices worldwide. Freelancers Union members receive 30 days of free unlimited access to CleanMyMacX and Setapp:  [link] Everyone who’s been online has a digital footprint. In fact, anyone who has used the internet even once has some kind of digital footprint.

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Blogtrepreneur

JULY 9, 2024

Industry events can be game-changing for freelancers—in terms of networking, upskilling, and career growth—like no other. But with so many choices out there, choosing the right ones is a strategic affair. Let this guide walk you through the selection process to make sure you’re spending your time and money wisely on reaching your professional goals.

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David Meerman Scott

JULY 9, 2024

Fascinating research via Hopelab and the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education examining how young people perceive and interact with generative AI technologies show very slow adoption of this transformational technology. I think our educational system is to blame for not bringing AI into the classroom.

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Blogtrepreneur

JULY 9, 2024

Image by Vlada Karpovich on Pexels An LLC is a popular business structure that combines a corporation’s asset protection with the flexibility a partnership offers. It’s a separate legal entity, meaning it has its own responsibilities, rights, and obligations. With an LLC, your personal assets can’t be used to settle the business’s obligations or debts.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Contently

JULY 9, 2024

Every content marketer loves the feeling when a content piece climbs the rankings for views, engagement, and, ultimately, conversion. It’s a validation—not just of your ability to write but also how well you identify topics that capture attention. In the past, identifying that key topic required a bit of luck, like rolling the dice. But nowadays, marketers have more reliable ways to choose content topics that are likely to engage customers.

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Freelance Union

JULY 9, 2024

This article is posted with permission from our partner MacPaw. MacPaw makes Mac + iOS apps that have been installed on over 30 million devices worldwide. Freelancers Union members receive 30 days of free unlimited access to CleanMyMacX and Setapp:  [link] Everything you do online leaves a trace and contributes to your digital footprint. Sadly, it tends to stick around, too.

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Blogtrepreneur

JULY 9, 2024

In 2021, there were nearly 284 million vehicles on US roads , so it’s hardly surprising that there were 12.15 million vehicles involved in accidents in 2019, with around half them passenger cars. While many car accidents are minor, there were 42,795 fatal car crashes in 2022. Being in a car accident, even just a small accident, can leave you feeling shaken up.

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Ben Settle

JULY 9, 2024

Not that anyone should particularly care, but today is my birthday. And I’m celebrating with an admittedly pompous, arrogant, & totally self-indulgent email. Once upon a time a reader asked: “…on many lists and see lot of experts saying they are THE person to learn from. Why u? Everyone has testimonials and clams being the greatest. What makes u different?

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Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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Make a Living Writing

JULY 9, 2024

Thinking about attending an event to help you crush your goals? Writing conferences can be a great way to give your freelance writing career a boost. How? You’ll meet writers, editors, publishers, and marketing peeps in your niche. And you’ll learn more about the business and craft of freelance writing. Writing conferences can also open your eyes to aspects of freelancing you might not even know about.

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