Description
Looking to make the move to freelancing but don’t know where to start?
The Digital Freelancer’s Handbook is perfect for anyone looking to get started in the world of freelancing, whether you are a designer, developer, or content creator there is something in here for you.
The Digital Freelancer’s Handbook: eBook Version
This 75-page book is supplied as a PDF file and has been released at an introductory price of £12.99.
The Digital Freelancer’s Handbook: Audiobook Version
If you don’t enjoy reading then the audio version of the book allows you to sit back and listen to the book. The audiobook version is supplied as an MP3 file, so you can listen to it on your favourite media player.
This is a 74mb MP3 file and is 1 hour and 16 minutes in length and has been released at an introductory price of £12.99.
Chapters
Introduction
GETTING STARTED
What is your motivation to start freelancing?
What is the best age to start freelancing?
Making the leap
Being realistic about what is required from you
STARTING A BUSINESS
Defining your business
Naming your business
Sole trader or limited company?
Generalist vs specialist
Selling services vs selling time
FINANCES
Banking
Interest
Monthly income
How to charge clients
Pricing yourself
Raising rates
LEGAL
Contracts
Data processing
Insurance
FINDING WORK
Cleaning up your digital footprint
Getting a professional email address
Working for exposure
Freelancing websites
Reviews
Keeping busy in quiet periods
Branding
CLIENTS
How many clients do you need?
Retaining clients
International clients
Working with clients
Types of clients
Letting clients go
BACKUP PLANS
Contingency
Health Insurance
Life cover
Passive income streams
Employment
Pensions
DAY TO DAY
Mental and physical wellbeing
Bad habits
Working hours
Managing your time
Distractions
Dress code
Motivation
Passion projects
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Office space
The digital nomad
Location
Equipment
TAXES
Keeping records
Expenses
Mileage / travel
Company cars and vans
VAT
Paying taxes
Accountants
Tax Software
BILLING
Invoices
Payments and cash flow
Payment delays
SELF IMPROVEMENT
Imposter syndrome
Skills
SUPPORT
Networking
Seeking advice
Getting cover
Scaling Up
Korneel Bonte –
This is an excellent book! I found some tips to optimize my business. Lots of information and easy to understand.
It’s a good guideline to use when you want to start as a freelancer. It includes quite a lot of things that you need to pay attention to and work out. The better you‘re prepared, the more likely you are to succeed in your freelancing. If somebody thinks this is all to much, it’s better they don’t start because otherwise they will not be successful. And have financial problems afterwards…
Wish I had it when I started!