The
number of independent workers, small business owners and freelancers in the
United States continues to grow as more workers embrace the flexibility and
autonomy of being their own bosses. However, being THE boss also brings the
need to wear many hats — office manager, marketing specialist, accountant, tech
support — all while juggling multiple clients, time zones, and media
platforms.In spite of the global pandemic, the freelance market continues to
mature, driving a 22% increase in the workforce since 2019. This trend is
expected to continue especially as companies have become more reliant on
freelancers for essential contributions to their daily operations.
Increasingly, independent workers are now shifting the way they self-identify
away from the more conventional titles of "consultant" and
"freelancer" in favor of more fluid terms such as
"entrepreneur" to match the changing business climate.According to a
recent 2021 survey of more than 200 independent workers by Indy – the
all-inclusive, online platform for independent business owners — approximately
25 percent of respondents identified themselves as "business owners."
And regardless, these entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, freelancers and business
owners all want the tools and resources needed to help ensure the professional
operation of their businesses. That means they want solutions to help manage
administrative tasks, including invoicing, billing, dealing with contracts,
expenses and organizing workflow.Smart strategies help independent workers focus
on delivering for their clients, maximizing their potential and competing in a
decentralized marketplace. Whether they are working strictly on their own, or
managing a few other employees in a small venture, Indy helps fill the niche
for freelancers and small business owners by offering a complete productivity
suite that streamlines operations with the time-saving support features that
help any business run smoothly and successfully."Ultimately, we believe in
fostering community over competition and empowering today’s ‘indies’ – the
independent professionals, side hustlers and small business owners, to attain
the stability and control required to be more successful, achieve a state of
steady income and grow their business," according to Sebastian Gyr, Indy co-founder
and CEO.Indy offers solutions specifically geared for the needs of
self-employed business owners with tools that are simple, cost-effective and
transferable across devices and platforms. Freelancers can use Indy’s Proposal
Templates to create new business proposals and land new clients. The tools all
integrate to form a seamless workflow for aspiring freelancers who want to
simplify their admin. Once a client agrees to a proposal, Contract Templates
are available to quickly send the new client a professional contract and start
the job. Later, once the work is finished, Indy’s Invoice Templates give
freelancers a starting point to create a professional invoice quickly. Each
invoice can integrate with payment providers like PayPal and Stripe to make
tracking payments easy, too. All the tools work together to make running a
small business easier.Today’s self-employed business owners take their business
seriously, and they deserve the tools and support to make the most of it.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Freelancers Embrace ‘Business Ownership’ in New Economy
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