Are you ready to fly the corporate coop and become the boss of you?
Do you dream of busting out of the cubicle wasteland and finding
greener pastures as a freelancer? If so, you’re in good
company. The U S Department of Labor estimates that nearly
one-fourth of the American workforce is self-employed and that
number is sure to increase over the next decade. But do you have
what it takes to succeed as a freelancer, consultant, or contract
employee? Do you even know what it takes to make it on your own?
Here’s your chance to find out.
A total guide to starting and running a freelance business,
Freelancing For Dummies is for anyone thinking about
striking out on their own, or who’s already decided to make
the move into self-employment. It’s also an excellent
resource for established freelancers looking for ways to jumpstart
their businesses. Written by a top corporate communication
consultant, it features hard-won tips from a slew of successful
freelancers, including an accountant, a wr iter, a computer
trainer, a graphic designer, a market researcher, an event planner,
a medical trainer and others who share what they know about how
to:
* Organize your home office and budget your time
* Create the ideal working environment
* Evaluate jobs and projects
* Land new business and manage client relationships
* Manage your money and pay your taxes
* Stay positive and manage the emotional uncertainties of
self-employment
Here’s your chance to take the leap from employee to boss
with minimal stress and minimal sweat. A survival guide to building
a successful freelance career, Freelancing For Dummies
features:
* Self-assessments to gauge your skills and personality
* Critical ‘Get in, get out’ information
* A gold mine of checklists, tear-out sheets, and sample
forms
* Top ten lists
* War stories from freelancers who’ve made it
Do you long for the freedom of being your own boss? Relax and
let expert Susan Drake help you make the transition to becoming a
fulltime freelancer.
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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.
关于作者
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.
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