Freelancer and Fractional

Though you're independent, you don't have to go it alone. Agency work can be ideal. With contracts through fractional staffing agencies and nonprofit fractional team experts—like The More Than Giving Co—finding a custom mix of independence and collaboration is possible.

There's a trade association for all of us. Freelancers Union looks out for all types of independent contractors and solopreneurs. They are a nonprofit on a mission to support independent workers through advocacy, education, and services. Union membership is free.

Experienced professionals come together to learn from each other and share best practices for fractional work. Fractionals United offers membership to a robust Slack networking and learning community. It also enables organizations to find fractional leaders for hire.

Opolis is a cooperative platform that empowers independent workers to focus on building their businesses. It helps solopreneurs have the stability of a large employer's benefits suite, a regular paycheck, and the insight to maximize tax deductions—all at a reasonable price. (referral link)

The largest network of freelancing women in the world is Freelancing Females. In addition to a paid membership, it offers participation in a free rate benchmarking report across sectors. The report helps you identify fair and equitable wages for most types of contract work.