Making the Plunge into Freelancing
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Making the Plunge Into Freelancing
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Who the Heck is This Guy?David Laietta - @davidlaiettaWordPress Theme DeveloperTechnical Support & EducationSix Years WordPress Design/DevelopmentThree Years *Officially* FreelancingFour Profitable Freelance Only Months Intermediate Perspective
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Things to Take Into Consideration Is This Right For Me?Dealing With Clients I’m The Boss!Work Habits – Staying FocusedWhen Do I Need Help? Useful ToolsStaying Connected
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Is This Right For Me? Irregular IncomeWork/Home Life BalanceClient RelationsDo Your Research
Business Costs and Living ExpensesAvailable MarketFilling a NicheTime Constraints
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Working With Clients: Who’s the Boss?“The Customer is Always Right”Know When to Say NoSet Working Hours & Stick to ThemUser Intermediary Services if NeededMaintain Honesty and AccountabilityKeep Clients Happy Within ReasonGarner Repeat Business and
Testimonials/Word of Mouth Marketing
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Staying FocusedRemove Distractions
Maintain a Working EnvironmentIterate on ProductivitySeparate Office from HomeDifferentiate Between On & Off Time
Stick to a RoutineFind Your MotivationSet Regular Goals – Daily/Weekly/Etc.
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Can’t Do It AllBuild Your Support TeamBuild Mentor RelationshipsEstablish Network Fees/BartersKnow Your WeaknessesFill Gaps in Knowledge/SkillDelegate to Maximize Your ImpactDon’t Overextend PromisesLearn on the Job
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Tools of the TradeTrack Your Time – Internal and External
HarvestTime Doctor
Keep Detailed FinancesFreshbooksIntuit
Manage Projects IntelligentlyBasecampPodio
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Stay ConnectedAttend Conferences, (Good) Networking
Events, MeetupsKeep Tabs on Industry LeadersMake Time for Constant LearningMake Time to Enjoy Yourself!