The Freelance Roadmap
The Freelance Roadmap
Everything you need to know to launch a successful freelancing business.
About the Book
Whether you're completely new to freelancing or are looking to level up your existing skills. I'll teach you everything you need to know to become a successful freelancer.
The tech industry offers a massive amount of potential for freelancers. If you already have skills in web or software development, design, content writing, data analysis (or really anything behind a keyboard!), then you’re well positioned to enjoy all the advantages that freelancing can offer you.
I have run my own successful freelance business for 10+ years and I believe I have a lot of knowledge to benefit both new and experienced freelancers alike. I know the initial pain of finding it hard to get new clients and earn a consistent income.
That's why I wrote this book! I teach you everything you need to know to build a successful freelancing business from the ground up.
About the Author
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Why be a freelancer?
- 1. Be Your Own Boss
- 2. Work on your own terms
- 3. Work when you want
- 4. Work where you want
- 5. Unlimited earning potential
- 6. Unlimited growth opportunities
- 7. Choose projects that you want to work on
- 8. Choose clients that you want to work with
- 9. Get rewarded for your efforts
- 10. Enjoy 100% job security
- So, why do YOU want to freelance?
- What makes a successful freelancer?
- Build your skills
- Be self disciplined
- Stay organised
- Manage your time effectively
- Be an effective communicator
- Be able to sell your services
- Be resilient and adaptable
- To summarise
- How to market yourself
- Should I have a website?
- Should I use a company (brand) name?
- How to build your personal brand
- Request reviews and referrals
- Go to networking events
- Partner with other freelancers (or businesses)
- How to set your worth
- Determine your goal salary
- Determine your billable hours
- Tweak & adjust as needed
- Over to you!
- Understand what you are offering
- Know your ‘product’
- Know your audience
- Learn some basic sales techniques
- How to find your first client
- Never underestimate word-of-mouth
- Have you got a website yet?
- Networking, networking, networking!
- Use online job platforms
- Reach out to local businesses
- Offer discounted services
- Consider paid advertising
- The journey to success!
- Using platforms to find freelance work
- 1. Upwork
- 2. Freelancer
- 3. Toptal
- 4. Fiverr
- 5. Codementor
- 6. Guru
- 7. People Per Hour
- 8. Arc
- 9. Scalable Path
- 10. Storetasker
- 11. 99designs
- 12. Speedlancer
- 13. Truelancer
- 14. Crossover
- 15. Adeva
- Options galore!
- How to write email proposals
- Writing your proposal
- Example email templates
- General tips
- I have an interested client! What are the next steps?
- How to make a bulletproof freelance contract
- Establish your contract terms
- It’s time to create your contract!
- Get your contract signed
- Legal considerations when starting a freelance business
- Register your business!
- Obtain any necessary licenses and permits
- Pay your taxes
- Protect your intellectual property
- Have a solid contract in place
- Useful tools (and resources) for freelancers to use everyday!
- Accounting & Finance
- Calendars
- Cloud Storage
- Communication
- Contracts & Legal
- Design
- Project Management
- Productivity
- Proposal Builders
- Social Media Management
- Time Management
- Video Calls
- Website Builders
- Website Templates
- Writing Tools
- Conclusion
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