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The freelancer's bible : [everything you need to know to have the career of your dreams on your terms]
Title:
The freelancer's bible : [everything you need to know to have the career of your dreams on your terms]
Author:
Horowitz, Sara.
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Publication Information:
New York : Workman Pub. Co., c2012.
Physical Description:
viii, 486 pages ; 21 cm
Summary:
Amazingly, one-third of the American workforce is freelance--that's 42 million people. Written by the authority on freelance working, Horowitz, MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and founder of the national Freelancers Union, creates a guide to help those new to freelancing.
General Note:
Subtitle from cover.
Language:
English
Contents:
Pt. 1. Getting started. Seven start-up steps ; Your office setup ; Your freelance portfolio -- pt. 2. Getting work. Getting clients ; Closing the deal ; Clients 360° ; Troubleshooting -- pt. 3. Growing your business. Marketing you ; Marketing yourself online ; Moving your freelancing to the next level ; The nimble freelancer : subcontracting and building teams ; Community : where personal and professional meet -- pt. 4. Managing your business. Managing you ; Managing your office ; Taking care of taxes -- pt. 5. Your business and your community. Working, playing, and staying on top of your game ; Your safety nets -- Conclusion : the future is now ... and it's us.
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ISBN:
9780761164883
Format :
Book