Myles Eftos on Freelancing
Dec 29, 2008 50 Words
Myles says…
Multiple bank accounts. It is very tempting to throw the money you make in your personal bank account and start spending big. DON’T DO IT. Go and get a business account, and get your clients to deposit the money there, then pay yourself out of that account. It’s much easier to partition that way. You can even take it one step further and get a interest bearing account and transfer your tax into it, then at the end of the year you won’t get surprised by a huge tax bill!
About Myles
Myles Eftos is a Perth-based web developer that jumped on the Rails express and never looked back. He is the event coordinator for the Australian Web Industry Assocation, which explains why most of their events are at the pub near his house.
About this Post
This post is one of a series, written by various people within the web industry. They are responses to my request for a maximum of 50 words on the topic of tips for freelance success. You can use the 50 words category to see all the answers so far.
If you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to the RSS feed!
Tags: 50 Words, freelance, freelancer, freelancing, web designer, web developer, web industry
Mike Brown on Freelancing
Dec 9, 2008 50 Words
Mike says…
Let the passion for what you do shine through. That’s what will sustain you on the journey. That you’re doing something you care about. That you’re doing it well. And that it’s making a difference. Your passion and commitment will be infectious.
About Mike
Mike is one of the chief instigators of Webstock, almost certainly the best web conference in New Zealand.
About this Post
This post is one of a series, written by various people within the web industry. They are responses to my request for a maximum of 50 words on the topic of tips for freelance success. You can use the 50 words category to see all the answers so far.
If you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to the RSS feed!
Tags: 50 Words, freelance, freelancer, freelancing, web designer, web developer, web industry
Scott Gledhill on Freelancing
Dec 2, 2008 50 Words
Scott says…
I always heard the advice of ‘having 3 months wages’ saved up before you start your freelance business. This is still the most important thing I ever did before quitting.
Have time to get your life sorted, relax and enjoy the lifestyle of freelancing before things get crazy and most importantly, to turn down work that you feel is not right for you.
About Scott
Scott Gledhill is the co-founder of Molt:n Digital and dabbles in development and design. Scott puts his thoughts down on screen as Standardzilla, his alter ego.
About this Post
This post is one of a series, written by various people within the web industry. They are responses to my request for a maximum of 50 words on the topic of tips for freelance success. You can use the 50 words category to see all the answers so far.
If you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to the RSS feed!
Tags: 50 Words, freelance, freelancer, freelancing, web designer, web developer, web industry
Kay Smoljak on Freelancing
Nov 25, 2008 50 Words
Kay says…
My best advice for a freelancer is: get an accountant. Accountants are not necessarily expensive, and a sole trader or small firm that remembers you between visits is often best. They can help you get on track with your accounts and taxes right from the start.
About Kay
Kay ditched the corporate grind to start small web development agency Clever Starfish with her partner in 2006, and hasn’t looked back. The cats really run the show, however.
About this Post
This post is one of a series, written by various people within the web industry. They are responses to my request for a maximum of 50 words on the topic of tips for freelance success. You can use the 50 words category to see all the answers so far.
If you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to the RSS feed!
Tags: 50 Words, freelance, freelancer, freelancing, web designer, web developer, web industry
Grant Young on Freelancing
Nov 18, 2008 50 Words
Grant says…
It may seem simple, but it’s so easy to lose sight of: Cashflow. I learnt the hard way that it’s vital to have basic systems (I use a simple spreadsheet) to give me an up-to-date (weekly) picture of my income and expenses. And if you don’t know what cashflow means - make sure you get your accountant to explain so you can make it happen.
About Grant
Grant is a web native providing consulting services to the non-profit and commercial sector on online tactics and social media.
About this Post
This post is one of a series, written by various people within the web industry. They are responses to my request for a maximum of 50 words on the topic of tips for freelance success. You can use the 50 words category to see all the answers so far.
If you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to the RSS feed!
Tags: 50 Words, freelance, freelancer, freelancing, web designer, web developer, web industry
