Be your own boss / by Marcia Passos Duffy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Duffy, Marcia Passos, author.

Series:

Insider guide (WetFeet (Firm))

Insider Guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

New business enterprises.

Small business.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (168 p.)

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, California : WetFeet, 2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book tells readers what they need to know to start up and thrive in a freelancing business, in any career or industry. From learning to manage your time in an unstructured environment to getting clients to pay on late invoices to writing a business plan and securing a business license and meeting government requirements.

Contents:

Table of Contents; Introduction; Is Freelancing For You?; Top Five Freelancing Myths; Is Freelancing for You? Take the Test; The Necessary Traits; Insider Scoop; Choosing the Right Freelance Career; The Right Reasons to Go Freelance; What's Your Passion?; Putting Your Passions to Work; Careers Suited to Freelancing; Before You Hang Out Your Shingle; Write a Business Plan; Designate Space and Time; Devise a Billing System; Spread a Safety Net; Drum Up Demand; Establish a Network; Licenses, Government Requirements, and Insurance; The Potential Pitfalls of Freelancing

So Many Hats-So Little TimeEndless Distractions; The Time Monster; The Home-Office Tango; Workaholics Anonymous; Home Alone; Staying Motivated; Real People Profiles; Writer/Video and Radio Producer; Public Relations Consultant; Financial Planner and Investment Adviser; Public Relations Specialist; Illustrator; Actor/Writer/Film Producer/Inventor; Life and Business Coach; Business Consultant; Virtual Assistant; Animal Communicator; Graphic Designer; For Your Reference; Self-Assessment Tools; Self-Employment Associations; Federal and State Government Resources; Online Networking Sites

Freelancing Job BoardsOther Job Boards; Freelancing Information Resources; Recommended Reading; Author Bio

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed February 26, 2016).

ISBN:

1-4416-2586-0

OCLC:

456574503