Marketing and Branding
Grow a Small Business | 3 MIN READ
The US independent worker population numbered 64.6 million in 2022, a 26% increase over 2021, which at 51.1 million showed 34% growth over 2020. Such impressive growth points to fundamental changes in the workforce as more and more enterprises strategically deploy independents to boost business growth and competitive advantage. While this is great news for…
Market a Small Business | 6 MIN READ
When you run your own business, finding new clients is an often less-than-exciting part of the job. Patience and self-promotion are important parts of the process, and each can come with a lot of frustration before you get to that coveted contract. In the past, most independent contractors found new work through word-of-mouth, but in…
Grow a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
For many independent professionals, work can be tinged with uncertainty. The top two challenges reported by respondents to our 2022 State of Independence survey were not enough predictable income and concerns about the sales pipeline, and a big part of operating an independent services business is addressing them. In addition to these challenges, many independents…
Market a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
Think of a blog as an opportunity to engage and grow your target audience. A blog for your business is more than something to update with your weekly experiences as an independent professional. Blogging is a great way to showcase your expertise, bring in potential clients, and grow your personal brand. In fact, blogs are…
Grow a Small Business | 7 MIN READ
Service marketing differs from product marketing in a number of ways. One is the absence, usually, of a tangible sample that a prospect can hold, inspect, or try out. Creating content to promote services is a great way to demonstrate your expertise as well as your personality and work style. Building a content library can…
Guides and Templates | < 1 MIN READ
GUIDE | 15 MIN READ
Learn how to easily create a professional website, a valuable marketing tool to showcase your brand, stand out from your competition, and reach new clients.
Guides and Templates | < 1 MIN READ
GUIDE | 10 MIN READ
How to overcome a common roadblock to independent consulting success
Guides and Templates | < 1 MIN READ
GUIDE | 10 MIN READ
Learn how to create a reputation management strategy and how to manage your professional reputation efficiently.
Guides and Templates | < 1 MIN READ
GUIDE | 12 MIN READ
To succeed in today’s market, independent consultants need to understand how to develop and market a strong brand. Your brand is not simply the words and images you employ to describe it, but also includes how your audience experiences it. In this guide, you will learn the strategy, planning, and marketing involved in building a…
Market a Small Business | 6 MIN READ
Even the most well-run company with outstanding services doesn’t count for much if people don’t have a way to find out about it. As an independent contractor, marketing your business can be a tough road. You’re working with limited time and resources and competition with bigger companies can be intimidating. But you don’t need a…
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