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Freelancer, Independent Contractor, or Work-for-Hire?

Posted by Melissa Hennessy

There is often a great deal of confusion about freelancing, working as an independent contractor for a client, and work-for-hire and how they relate to the IRS and you as a business owner. Freelancers are in fact, independent contractors...

Contracts + The Art of Negotiation with Chicago Artists Coalition

Posted by Digital Group

Monday, August 8, 2016 – 6:00pm to 8:30pm Contracts of all kinds shape the foundation of most working artists’ careers. In this contract clinic, attorney Patrice Perkins will discuss the anatomy of a contract, negotiables v. non-negotiables, as well...

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3/8/16 Freelancing Tool Kit: Pricing & Setting Rates

Posted by Digital Group

Get insight on pricing your work and setting your rates as a freelancer. How much is too much and what’s not enough? What is your work or your services worth, and what are others willing to pay? Join us...

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3/8/16 Freelancing Tool Kit: Pricing & Setting Rates

Posted by Digital Group

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 AT 12:00PM TO 1:00PM Get insight on pricing your work and setting your rates as a freelancer. How much is too much and what’s not enough? What is your work or your services worth, and what...

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2/10/16 Freelancing Tool Kit Series: Income Taxes for Freelancers

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Understanding what to do with your money once you start freelancing is crucial. Come hear Janet Ecklebarger lay it all out: what you can write off and what you can’t, how to track and save, and (most importantly) how...

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3/8/16 Freelancing Toolkit Series: Pricing and Setting Rates

Posted by Digital Group

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Dec. 1st: Freelance Tool Kit Series Presents: Young Alumni Panel Register HERE.

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Free workshop 10/29 on negotiating as a musician or performing artist with @icadenza

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The 15 Best Freelance Websites To Find Jobs

Posted by Digital Group

As reported by Entrepreneur Whether you’re looking for another way to pay the bills, seeking more professional development opportunities or just love the freedom that freelancing offers, there’s no question that millions of people have discovered the benefits of...

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How to Spot a Fake Job Ad

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Via LinkedIn/ Ella Whitehead, Job Developer at Oakton Community College A friend of mine found the opportunity of a lifetime via an online classified site. I won’t name the site, but I’ll just say that this site is frequented...

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