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Socially-Minded Freelancer Wanted....

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The Freelancers Union is looking for a freelancer who wants to be part of the movement and play a role as "member rep" on their Board of Directors. Excellent networking and growth opportunity! Apply by April 8. Continue reading

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Health Insurance + Freelancing

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Some have health insurance through a spouse. Some (like me!) buy it (expensively) on the open market. Others stay at a job for it. And some don't have it at all. That's all about to change. But how has the challenge of finding affordable health insurance (and healthcare) has affected your decision to be independent? Continue reading

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Stressed Out Already?

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The 4 stressors of freelancing and 7 stressbusters to get 2013 off to a strong start (from The Freelancer's Bible by Sara Horowitz) Continue reading

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Do You Have A #FreelanceResolution?

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Join our friends at the Freelancers Union and tweet out your #freelanceresolution (with your Twitter handle and this hashtag) today! Continue reading

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Forbes Mag Cites "Freelance Economy"

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Forbes article cites "freelance economy" in Q&A with Freelancer's Bible author, Sara Horowitz who talks about the new meaning of the term freelance and much more. Continue reading

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Do you have a brain trust?

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One of the most important tools any freelancer or solopreneur can have is a network of people who support you and your business. Do you have a brain trust or board of advisors? Continue reading

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Health Insurance for Freelancers

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Read the response from Sara Horowitz, Founder and Executive Director of The Freelancers Union on the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading

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Big News: health insurance in NY, NJ & OR!

Freelancers Union was awarded $340 million in federal loans to create member-driven, nonprofit health insurance options in New York, New Jersey, and Oregon. This is a huge step toward making health care more affordable, more accessible, and more responsive to the needs of all workers. Continue reading

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Make Your Voice Heard (and get a mug)

Contribute $30 to the Freelancers Union PAC by December 31 and get a limited-edition Freelancers Union mug as a thank-you gift – which you can use while watching the debates. Continue reading

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The Freelance Surge Is the Industrial Revolution of Our Time

Welcome to the Gig Life. The boom in independent work is changing the way we think about jobs and careers. Does Washington get it? Continue reading

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