The Principles of Successful Freelancing

Control Your Destiny - Become a Successful Freelancer Today!

Business & Finance, Economics, Development & Growth, Career Planning & Job Hunting, Job Hunting, Careers
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Author: Miles Burke ISBN: 9781457191749
Publisher: SitePoint Publication: December 28, 2008
Imprint: SitePoint Language: English
Author: Miles Burke
ISBN: 9781457191749
Publisher: SitePoint
Publication: December 28, 2008
Imprint: SitePoint
Language: English

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

  1. Get Organized
    Keep your workspace tidy and plan ahead(short- and long-term).
  2. Control Stress
    Remain calm and work through issues to avoid early burnout..
  3. Research
    Spend quality time researching your proposed business-it's more than a five minute web surf.
  4. Be Passionate
    Love your work! You should enjoy what you do for a living.
  5. Budget
    Save for a rainy day rather than spend every centas it comes in.
  6. Value your Health
    Bad health stops you from working. Take time to exercise and maintain a nutritious diet.
  7. Embrace Selling
    Enjoy the sales challenge-it's easier than you think!
  8. Satisfy Customers
    Don't do average work-exceed their expectations and make them need you.
  9. Grow Your Network
    Value family and friends' support, and meet new people all the time.
  10. Maintain Cashflow
    It's what is in the bank that counts, not what you are billing-understand the difference.
  11. Continually Learn
    Keep acquiring new skills and knowledge, every week. Let it slip and you could be left behind.
  12. Achieve a Work/Life Balance
    Your life should be more than work-maintain a good balance for health and success.
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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.

The 12 Principles Of Successful Freelancing

  1. Get Organized
    Keep your workspace tidy and plan ahead(short- and long-term).
  2. Control Stress
    Remain calm and work through issues to avoid early burnout..
  3. Research
    Spend quality time researching your proposed business-it's more than a five minute web surf.
  4. Be Passionate
    Love your work! You should enjoy what you do for a living.
  5. Budget
    Save for a rainy day rather than spend every centas it comes in.
  6. Value your Health
    Bad health stops you from working. Take time to exercise and maintain a nutritious diet.
  7. Embrace Selling
    Enjoy the sales challenge-it's easier than you think!
  8. Satisfy Customers
    Don't do average work-exceed their expectations and make them need you.
  9. Grow Your Network
    Value family and friends' support, and meet new people all the time.
  10. Maintain Cashflow
    It's what is in the bank that counts, not what you are billing-understand the difference.
  11. Continually Learn
    Keep acquiring new skills and knowledge, every week. Let it slip and you could be left behind.
  12. Achieve a Work/Life Balance
    Your life should be more than work-maintain a good balance for health and success.

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