Running a successful freelance Web business means being more than a great designer or programmer and having a lot of talent. It also means knowing the ins and outs of numerous business issues and tasks. Based on Tortorella’s book (Allworth, 2011), attendees will learn how to:
- Determine if they’re cut out for the freelance lifestyle
- Draft a solid business plan
- Deal with necessary business tasks, such as taxes, insurances, finding the right accountant and attorney
- Calculate their real base hourly rate
- Market and promote their freelance business
- Create winning proposals
- Build quality business relationships
- Manage projects
And more