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More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults have considered quitting their job to work for themselves (and 30+ other independent business stats)

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Understanding the psychology of pricing

Employees working on a pricing strategy at a table

8 pricing strategy examples

Contact form best practices for independents.

8 best practices for your website contact form

Contact form best practices for independents.

8 best practices for your website contact form

How to complete a website redesign without hurting your SEO

More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults have considered quitting their job to work for themselves (and 30+ other independent business stats)

How to redesign a website in 4 steps

Case study: This photographer saves hours scheduling with clients

Natalie Franke speaks to independent business owners about clientflow.

From the pros: 2023 trend forecast for independent businesses

Case study: How this florist scaled up her business reputation, pricing, and more

Case study: How this photographer creates a unique experience for every client

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How to plan meetings for better client outcomes: 7 tips

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When to schedule in-person meetings vs. virtual

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How independent businesses are feeling about the economy

Man on the phone using his client management skills

6 client management skill you should have

Girl Working At Home With Her Cat.

Understanding the psychology of pricing

Employees working on a pricing strategy at a table

8 pricing strategy examples

How to use a competitive pricing strategy

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How to price a service in 6 easy steps

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Why HoneyBook is the best CRM for event planners

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HoneyBook plans – which one is right for you?

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Guide to HoneyBook payment fees

Photographer

HoneyBook for photographers: Everything you need to run your business

HoneyBook clientflow report

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A new look for HoneyBook: why we rebranded

HoneyBook scheduler

Customize your scheduling process with the new HoneyBook Scheduler

HoneyBook 2022 year in review

HoneyBook’s 2022 year in review

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How to have a professional website for your business when you’re on a string-thin budget

How to make your website clear.

Top three website design mistakes (and how to fix them!)

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Email design best practices for independents

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How to create a unique lead generation funnel

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How to set (and achieve) C.L.E.A.R goals

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Kicking creative burnout to the curb in 2023

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Gamechanger: How to delegate tasks in your independent business

CEO contemplates next move.

Your independent C-suite: A guide to roles in your independent business

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Read our report on the state of independent businesses in the U.S.

We gathered data from more than 2,500 U.S. adults to understand how attitudes toward independent work have changed. What we learned might surprise you.

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A new look for HoneyBook: why we rebranded

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How to use a welcome packet to successfully onboard new clients

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Customize these free brochure templates to send to clients

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How to remind someone to pay you: 7 tips & examples

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How to leverage AI to get unstuck

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3 pricing guide examples and best practices

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What is a clientflow?

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25 powerful mission statement examples that make good companies great

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How to integrate HoneyBook client portal with your website for a cohesive client experience

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TikTok for Independent Business Owners - September 2022 Global Virtual TuesdaysTogether

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It's not that serious. ✨⁠ ⁠ But really, char

It's not that serious. ✨⁠
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But really, charge your worth. There's nothing to be scared of because the right clients will recognize the value of your work and happily invest in your services.⁠
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And it just so happens that we rounded up everything you need to know to confidently price your services right here. 👇⁠
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On the blog: How to price a service in 6 easy steps ⤴️⁠
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What did we uncover after surveying over 2,500 U.S

What did we uncover after surveying over 2,500 U.S. adults to understand the state of independent work?⁠
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Our findings might surprise you, and since we don't gatekeep here at HoneyBook, we're sharing the full report (including 30+ other independent business stats). ⁠
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[Graphic ID: A white text bubble against a yellow background reads, "More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults have considered quitting their job to work for themselves." This statistic comes directly from HoneyBook's latest research conducted by Harris Poll.]