Freelancing For Dummies

by Susan M. Drake

Overview

Your survival guide to building a successful freelance career

Go it alone with savvy, strength, and confidence! Sick of the office and looking for a change? Relax! Let expert Susan Drake help you make the leap from employee to boss — with no stress, no sweat. From practical tips on assessing your skills to real-life stories from successful freelancers, this friendly guide will pave the way to a smooth and fulfilling freelance career.

Discover how to: Organize your home office and budget your time Evaluate jobs and projects Land business and manage client relationships Create the ideal working environment Manage your money and pay your taxes

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118069639
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	05/04/2011
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Susan M. Drake has been a successful freelance writer for fifteen years. She covers subjects ranging from working from home to operations management, marketing, and communications.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

PART I: Getting Ready to Go It Alone.

Chapter 1: Are You a Born Freelancer?

Chapter 2: Understanding the Realities of Working for Yourself.

Chapter 3: Making the Decision to Freelance.

Chapter 4: Laying the Groundwork for Your New Life.

PART II: Opening Your Doors for Business.

Chapter 5: Forming Your Company.

Chapter 6: Organizing Your Office.

Chapter 7: Budgeting Your Time.

Chapter 8: Building an Extended Staff.

PART III: Bringing Your Work to Life.

Chapter 9: Creating a Professional Image.

Chapter 10: Finding Clients.

Chapter 11: Landing Business with Advertising and PR.

Chapter 12: Evaluating Jobs and Projects.

Chapter 13: Managing Client Relationships.

Chapter 14: Staying Current.

PART IV: Managing Your Money.

Chapter 15: Budgeting and Accounting.

Chapter 16: Setting Rates and Collecting Fees.

Chapter 17: Paying Taxes.

Chapter 18: Securing Insurance.

Chapter 19: Investing for the Future.

PART V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Handle Stress and Prevent Burnout.

Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Balancing Your Work and Personal Life.

Chapter 22: Ten Things Clients Want Most from You.

Index.

Book Registration Information.