Freelance to Freedom

Freelance to Freedom
Author: Vincent Pugliese
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1683504577

Vincent and his wife were stuck in dead end newspaper photography jobs, in debt, stressed, with a baby on the way while making $15 an hour. After winning the highest award in his field, Vincent was offered a 3 percent raise. He knew at that moment he needed a monumental change. One month away from their baby being born, Vincent and Elizabeth started a side photography business out of desperation. In less than four years, they grew their business to pay off all of their debt, including their home, and left their jobs for a life of freedom. With the world moving rapidly towards a freelance model, Freelance to Freedom is not only timely and necessary, but it’s also entertaining, engaging and paints a picture for anyone looking for a life of freedom with money, time and location.

The Freelance Bible

The Freelance Bible
Author: Alison Grade
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2020-03-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0241399491

'Finally! The book that millions of people have been crying out for. An empowering guide of how to use your work to achieve independence, inspiration and - crucially - balance' Bruce Daisley, author of The Joy of Work and VP,Twitter You want to go freelance. You want to make your career work for you, on your terms and determined by your own definition of success. You want autonomy, flexibility and variety. But where do you start? In The Freelance Bible, award-winning entrepreneur and freelancer, Alison Grade, guides you through absolutely everything that you need to know to start your successful self-employed life. Starting from day one, she will help you develop your personal brand, pick up the financial essentials, grow your client base, manage your work-life balance, negotiate deals and value your time as you become more established. This is your complete guide to turning your talent into a fulfilling and sustainable career. 'Alison strikes an excellent and inspirational balance; sharing tips and advice that help you work out how to be secure in insecurity and ace the journey to becoming a freelancer' Alex Mahon CEO, Channel 4

The Freelancer's Bible

The Freelancer's Bible
Author: Sara Horowitz
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2012-10-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0761175059

Amazingly, one-third of the American workforce is freelance—that’s 42 million people who have to wrestle with not just doing the work, but finding the work, then getting paid for the work, plus health care, taxes, setting up an office, marketing, and so on. Now help is here, and consultants, independent contractors, the self-employed, “solopreneurs,” and everyone else living a freelancer’s life will never be alone again but instead can be part of a strong and vibrant community. Written by the authority on freelance working, Sara Horowitz, MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and founder of the national Freelancers Union and, most recently, the Freelancers Insurance Company, The Freelancer’s Bible will help those new to freelancing learn the ropes, and will help those who’ve been freelancing for a while grow and expand. It’s the one-stop, all-encompassing guide to every practical detail and challenge of being a nimble, flexible, and successful freelancer: the three essentials of getting clients and the three most important ways to keep them happy. Five fee-setting strategies. Thirteen tactics for making it through a prolonged dry spell. Setting up a home office vs. renting space. The one-hour contract. A dozen negotiating dos and don’ts. Building and maintaining your reputation. Dealing with deadbeats. Health Insurance 101. Record-keeping and taxes. Productivity, including a quiz: “What Is Your Ideal Day?” Building a community. Subcontracting and other strategies for taking your freelancing career to the next level. Retirement plans, plans for saving for education, and how to achieve financial freedom.

The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed

The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed
Author: Joseph D'Agnese
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-03-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0307453669

This is a book for people like us, and we all know who we are. We make our own hours, keep our own profits, chart our own way. We have things like gigs, contracts, clients, and assignments. All of us are working toward our dreams: doing our own work, on our own time, on our own terms. We have no real boss, no corporate nameplate, no cubicle of our very own. Unfortunately, we also have no 401(k)s and no one matching them, no benefits package, and no one collecting our taxes until April 15th. It’s time to take stock of where you are and where you want to be. Ask yourself: Who is planning for your retirement? Who covers your expenses when clients flake out and checks are late? Who is setting money aside for your taxes? Who is responsible for your health insurance? Take a good look in the mirror: You are. The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed describes a completely new, comprehensive system for earning, spending, saving, and surviving as an independent worker. From interviews with financial experts to anecdotes from real-life freelancers, plus handy charts and graphs to help you visualize key concepts, you’ll learn about topics including: • Managing Cash Flow When the Cash Isn’t Flowing Your Way • Getting Real About What You’re Really Earning • Tools for Getting Out of Debt and Into Financial Security • Saving Consistently When You Earn Irregularly • What To Do When a Client’s Check Doesn’t Come In • Health Savings Accounts and How To Use Them • Planning for Retirement, Taxes and Dreams—All On Your Own

Path of the Freelancer

Path of the Freelancer
Author: Jason Scott Montoya
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2017-04-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781540735416

Freelancing Is Difficult. Are You Ready For This Rewarding Challenge? After the shutdown of his marketing firm, Jason Montoya unexpectedly had numerous business owners and non-profit leaders requesting his help to solve their organization's communication problems. Facing numerous challenges as a new freelancer, he quickly integrated his business insights to move through the many familiar obstacles he faced. He then began sharing with other freelancers a framework of eight vital achievements, see below, that took him to a state of personal and vocational flourishing. Behind these covers, he dives into these mile markers, unveils a blueprint and shares personal stories to help guide and equip other freelancers in their difficult but rewarding journey.

Freelance Like a Pro

Freelance Like a Pro
Author: Roshan Perera
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2018-11-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781790373222

This book includes everything I've learned in the past 6+ years as a freelancer. All the mistakes I've made and the hacks that helped me to earn up to $5,000 a month working from home as a freelancer. Think of this book as a blueprint for freelancing success. An actionable plan that you can go through step-by-step to get started in freelancing and build a profitable career as well as to find better-paying jobs and land clients effectively. All you have to do is read 1 chapter per day and take necessary action that I advise in each chapter. With this strategy, you can start freelancing even while working at a day job without taking any risks.I've struggled for over 4 years before making a profitable income as a freelancer. That's because I've made a lot of mistakes along the way and I had no one to give me advice. That's why I wrote this book outlining all the mistakes I made and all the strategies that helped me to reach my $5K goal.I hope this book will help newcomers get started in freelancing the right way and make a profitable income to achieve financial freedom.

Pyjama Profit

Pyjama Profit
Author: Varun Mayya
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2018-07-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9387146855

Pyjama Profit is a guide for millennials to get started with a self-sustained online freelance practice, while developing their skills needed to succeed. The book talks about in-demand online skills and the different paths one can take to become an expert in these fields. A stable income from freelancing in college was the bedrock that had allowed the authors to explore their ambitions further and get to where they are today. In the process, they've worked with many of their own batch mates, colleagues and friends to help them set up highly successful freelance careers. The author duo decided to detail their story of what worked for them and how anyone in the country could thrive without being tied down to a full-time job. The authors feel the timing of the book is perfect because of the growing freelance economy and growing aspirations among millennials to find a job they love and not just something that pays their bills.

The Freelance Way

The Freelance Way
Author: Robert Vlach
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2022-03-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9354893767

The most comprehensive book for freelancers ever written - Packed with proven freelance know-how, including advice from world-class experts like David Allen (Getting Things Done), Adam Grant (Give and Take), Austin Kleon (Show Your Work), and David H. Hansson (Remote: Office Not Required). The Freelance Way is THE business book for independent professionals. It presents the best available and fully up-to-date freelance know-how, compiled from hundreds of quality sources, including surveys, the latest market data, advice from world-class experts, as well as real-life experiences and stories from hundreds of professionals in different fields and countries, which makes the book highly relevant to freelancers worldwide. The contents of this volume cover all the basics and best practices for beginning freelancers, as well as advanced career strategies and tools for freelance veterans. There are practical tips for greater productivity, successful teamwork, smart pricing, powerful business negotiations, bulletproof personal finance, effective marketing, and much more.

Finance for Freelancers

Finance for Freelancers
Author: Andrew Holmes
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2008
Genre: Finance
ISBN: 9781408101162

Many of us dream of the freedom afforded by working freelance, however, the daunting task of organising your own finances can be enough to put most people off. This book explains in an accessible and down-to-earth style what you need to consider before taking the plunge and how to keep on top of your financial situation as a freelancer. It will cover key issues such as: building a budget; choosing your company's structure; costs, income and tax issues; pricing your work; establishing a portfolio and finding new work; and maintaining the freelance lifestyle. The Financial Intelligenceseries offers down-to-earth, practical guides to personal finance, aimed at anyone who wants to increase their financial IQ. These guides will help readers to feel confident about making the right decisions when it comes to spending, saving and investing their money.

Start a Freelance Business Today

Start a Freelance Business Today
Author: Jerry Banfield
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2016-07-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781535090278

You can learn to work successfully as a freelancer online using WordPress, YouTube, Upwork, and Fiverr the way I do by reading this book! Freelancing online is the best thing that has ever happened to my career because I now have the freedom to work anywhere and anytime using my WordPress website, YouTube channel, Upwork profile, and Fiverr gigs. You can use this book to build a complete system that works for you today to get started and advance your work as a freelancer online based on what is working for me today. If you want to get an hourly job you can work online that pays more than what you are doing right now, you might find the Upwork section of the course very helpful. If you immediately want to have something to show for your work online, you might enjoy learning how you can make your first $20 fast using Fiverr gigs. If you want a business system where clients find you and all you have to do is show what you do on your website and on YouTube, the WordPress and YouTube sections will powerfully combine for you the way they do for me! If you are hiring freelancers to grow your business online or you are serving clients now, you can use this book to build a system for quickly hiring freelancers to help you! I have hired hundreds of people on Upwork and spent $5,000+ on Fiverr buying gigs to allow me to spend more time doing the most valuable work. I have managed hundreds of clients and learned the hard way what works and what does not work to scale a freelancing business online. Thank you very much for your interest in learning to start a freelance business with me today and I hope to see you in the book soon!