I appreciate the PICA community. Connecting with fellow members online and at events gives me that much-needed connection so I don't feel like I'm all on my own.

I'm just getting started as an independent, so PICA's tools, templates, and resources on personal branding, self-employment, and networking tips have been terrific in accelerating my business.

Being a member of PICA reminds me to work on my business and not just in it. The webinars and monthly tips are full of ideas and suggestions that help me continue to up my game.

Working with large corporations is tricky; they want to pay me like a temp worker on a W-2 basis through a staffing firm. PICA's education on how to navigate this process has enabled me to maintain my 1099 pay status and the related tax advantages.

Most of my clients want to use their own contracts. Through PICA I can get a lawyer to review these and tell me what to watch out for. PICA also helped me find a fair price for business liability insurance.

I have an established independent practice and I often need subcontractors. The PICA network is terrific for finding other professionals for me to partner with.