Book description
Thinking about becoming your own boss and embarking on the wonderful and rewarding journey of freelancing? The Principles of Successful Freelancing is for you. In this easy-to follow guide you'll learn what's important in transforming your skills into a booming freelance business.
This book leads you through the entire process, from getting started, through to winning and keeping loyal clients. Running a successful freelance business is easy, and with the information in this book, you'll confidently turn your freelancing dream into a profitable reality.
- Learn how to make a smooth transition into freelancing
- Understand how to effectively manage your money
- Ensure you spend your time on the right activities
- Discover why a work/life balance is important
- Learn how your network can support you and your business
- Overcome your fear of selling
- And much more ...
The 12 Principles Of Successful Freelancing
- Get Organized
Keep your workspace tidy and plan ahead(short- and long-term). - Control Stress
Remain calm and work through issues to avoid early burnout.. - Research
Spend quality time researching your proposed business-it's more than a five minute web surf. - Be Passionate
Love your work! You should enjoy what you do for a living. - Budget
Save for a rainy day rather than spend every centas it comes in. - Value your Health
Bad health stops you from working. Take time to exercise and maintain a nutritious diet. - Embrace Selling
Enjoy the sales challenge-it's easier than you think! - Satisfy Customers
Don't do average work-exceed their expectations and make them need you. - Grow Your Network
Value family and friends' support, and meet new people all the time. - Maintain Cashflow
It's what is in the bank that counts, not what you are billing-understand the difference. - Continually Learn
Keep acquiring new skills and knowledge, every week. Let it slip and you could be left behind. - Achieve a Work/Life Balance
Your life should be more than work-maintain a good balance for health and success.
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Product information
- Title: The Principles of Successful Freelancing
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2008
- Publisher(s): SitePoint
- ISBN: 9781457191749
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