Starting A Freelance Business
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Starting A Freelance Business

Cutting Edge eLearning Solutions
Updated Sep 22, 2020

So, you’re in the business of starting a business.

You’re looking for the freedom and flexibility that comes with only answering to yourself.

You’re planning to take life by the reins and your industry by storm.

In other words, you want to get your own freelance business going.

A freelance business is one that’s started and run by an individual who works for themselves — generally through independent contract work. Freelancers are responsible for handling aspects of their businesses that typical employees would not, including setting their own hours, determining pricing, pursuing contract work, and paying business taxes.

Starting a freelance business is an exciting prospect. Perks like setting your own hours and pursuing your passion are certainly attractive — but a lot of effort, strategy, and planning goes into earning those benefits.

It’s a tough road with a lot of confusing twists and turns, so it helps to have a map.

In this course we'll explore some key points you’ll have to address using a roadmap to starting a freelance business.

  1. Understand what you want out of your business.
  2. Have a solid picture of your personal financial situation.
  3. Make sure you’re really in it.
  4. Set measurable goals.
  5. Sort out the business-end of the business.
  6. Start figuring out your buyer personas.
  7. Determine pricing.
  8. Create and maintain an online presence.
  9. Network, network, network.
  10. Market yourself effectively.
  11. Maintain relationships and boost your reputation.
  12. Stay persistent when unexpected difficulties arise.