An Insightful Guide to Becoming a Freelancer
Offered By: Skillshare
Course Description
Overview
Are you considering going freelance? Enroll in Monika Kanokova’s class to learn more about setting up a freelance business in the creative industries.
This class was inspired by Monika’s book This Year Will Be Different: An Insightful Guide to Becoming a Freelancer and explains how to use the social web to setup and grow your career as a freelance creative.
This class is perfect for creative professionals who want to start a freelance business. No prior knowledge or experience required! By the end of this class, you’ll know what steps to take to make a living as a freelance designer, writer, consultant or any other professional who wants to get their foot into the professional world of the creative industries.
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Project Assignment: Create and Share Your Freelancer Mission Statement
- Always Have a Side Project
- Put Yourself on the Map
- Business Plan
- Build a Financial Buffer
- Make Yourself a Website
- Share Your Work
- Network Yourself Up
- Treat Your Customers Well
- Go Social
- Work with Awesome People
- Remember Your Freelancers Manifesto
- Don't Take No for an Answer
Taught by
Monika Kanokova
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