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An Insightful Guide to Becoming a Freelancer

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Overview

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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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