About the Book
Published by well respected technology publisher, SitePoint, The Principles of Successful Freelancing is 200+ pages of advice for those considering a freelance career.
The book is an inspirational and instructional guide to setting up business as a freelancer. Readers will gain the confidence, and the knowledge, that they will need to succeed - and I would highly recommend grabbing a copy when it comes out. - Fuel Your Creativity.
Targeted at people who want to make the leap towards freelancing in the Computer & Internet sector
Readers will walk away with the confidence that they can succeed as freelancers, and the know-how to do so.
Overall, highly recommended, if you are an new freelancer or an old one, or just considering, get this book read it. Act on it, it’s a great reference source, then later on, reread it. - Man with no Blog.
Subject Area
More and more people worldwide are ditching the 9-5 office job and the long commute in favour of the independence that comes from self-employment. Full of anecdotes and practical advice, this short, hands on guide is written for people who want to become freelancers in the technology sector. Topics covered include:
- How to pitch clients and decide what to charge
- Maximize efficiency through time tracking, contact management and scheduling
- Grow profits through expense and cashflow management
- Fundamentals of project management, including reviews of commonly used software programs
- Winning new clients through networking, advertising, blogging, referrals and public speaking
- The principles of great customer service, including dealing with problem clients and managing scope creep
To find out more about The Principles of Successful Freelancing, download free chapters, as well as find out about great offers, please visit the book’s mini-site on SitePoint.com.
