Successful Freelancing: The Complete Guide to Establishing and Running Any Kind of Freelance Business

by Marian Faux

Overview

Freelancing is one of the fastest-growing job trends of the nineties, but starting up a freelance business involves more than just hanging out a shingle. In this user-friendly, up-to-the-minute guide, veteran freelancer Marian Faux explains everything you need to know. Topics include:

-Establishing a business plan

-Setting up an office

-Negotiating fees

-Handling contracts and agreement letters

-Tax, insurance, and benefits planning

-Expanding your business

-Advertising, publicity, and marketing

-Measuring your success

Both new and experience freelancers-in every field-will find the information they need in order to run a successful, profitable business.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312152154
Publisher:	St. Martin's Press
Publication date:	03/15/1997
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Marian Faux has been happily self-employed for twenty-two years. The author of ten books she has written for Working Woman, Glamour, Self, and other magazines. She teaches small-business operations at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Editorial Reviews

This book is a welcome addition to the library of anyone who is-or is thinking of becoming-a freelancer.” —From the foreward by Stephanie Winston, author of Getting Organized: The Easy Way to Put Your Life in Order

“This unique book addresses many important questions that most books on the subject overlook. It's jam-packed with solid tips on managing your money, your clients, and yourself.” —Jann Jasper, organizing consultant and publisher of the Organize for Success newsletter

“A must-have for freelancers. This book answers all your questions.” —Elaine Stone, director of the Small Business Center, Fashion Institute of Technology

From the Publisher

This book is a welcome addition to the library of anyone who is-or is thinking of becoming-a freelancer.

author of Getting Organized: The Easy Way to P From the foreward by Stephanie Winston

This unique book addresses many important questions that most books on the subject overlook. It's jam-packed with solid tips on managing your money, your clients, and yourself.

organizing consultant and publisher of the Organiz Jann Jasper