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Freelancing For Dummies

Freelancing For Dummies


By Susan M. Drake

ISBN: 978-0-7645-5369-1
Format: Paper
Pages: 360 Pages
Pub. Date: June 2001

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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.

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