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Ultimate Freelancing Guide for Web Developers (Make money through freelance programming!)

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Overview

Embark on a comprehensive 3-4 hour course designed to guide web developers through the intricacies of freelancing. Learn essential strategies for client acquisition, revenue generation, contract development, tax management, and more from an experienced freelance web developer, with additional insights from legal and accounting professionals. Explore crucial topics including business planning, niche selection, pricing strategies, business formation, marketing techniques, and day-to-day operations. Gain valuable knowledge on contract basics, accounting practices, and efficient work methods to establish and grow a successful freelance web development career. Benefit from suggested readings and prior video resources to further enhance your understanding of freelancing in the tech industry.

Syllabus

) Three rules for making money.
) Planning your business.
) Funding your business.
) Picking a niche for your business.
) Determining your services & pricing.
) Forming your business.
) Starting your business.
) Administrative startup tasks.
) Contract basics [From Cari Ross of Ross Legal Services].
) Marketing startup tasks.
) Ongoing learning.
) Finding clients for your business.
) Short-term business building.
) Long-term business building.
) Day-to-day management.
) Day-to-day administrative.
) Accounting and money management [From Erin Lehr of KPI Bookkeeping].
) Day-to-day dev work .
) Putting in time.
) Working efficiently.

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