Resources To Help Freelance Creatives Thrive

Growing your freelance business takes effort, time, and the right tools and resources. Here’s a list of some of those tools, curated with freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, writers, and copywriters in mind.

Money, Taxes, and Business Insurance

Popular payment processor for online sales, subscriptions, and payments.
Kabbage provides small business loans.
Specializes in customized insurance for small businesses.
Insurance coverage for small businesses
Partners with a variety of small business insurers.
Information and resources for filing Schedule Cs and 1040 tax returns, and obtaining Employer ID Numbers (EIN).
Budgeting, accounting, invoicing, time tracking software.
Project and client management tools for freelancers
Timesheet and project management software

Legal Resources

Filing and registered agent services for LLCs and corporations.
Subscription based legal support for creativepreneurs and freelancers.
Online legal help and advice for small businesses and individuals.

Health Insurance & Health Needs Sharing

Best coverages, best prices, on personal insurance for independent creatives.
Medical needs sharing is an approved alternative to medical insurance under the ACA (obamacare).​
Medical needs sharing is an approved alternative to medical insurance under the ACA (obamacare).
Insurance choices for small businesses and start-ups.

Get Work

Qualified projects and gigs... all types of freelance work.
Connects professionals and agencies to businesses seeking specialized talent.
Requires application process to join.
The biggest platform for curated remote jobs for freelancers in all sectors.
Platform for portfolio posting and finding new clients. For freelancers in all industries.
Free resource for freelancers and clients to connect.
Showcase and find creative work. Membership site for designers.
Platform for portfolio posting and finding new clients. For freelancers in all industries.
Connects freelancers and job-seekers with agencies and businesses needing creative talent. Post resumé and portfolio.

Sell Your Creations

An online marketplace to sell your creations to creators.
Online marketplace
Information and resources on this page are added and updated on an ongoing basis. 
To suggest a resource that’s helpful to the freelance design, illustration, photography, and writer community, please send it to connect@freelanceroadtrip.com
NOTE: This is a curated list for a particular audience. If your suggested resource doesn’t fit the needs of our audience or align with our values, it won’t be added.