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Skillshare

Freelancing for Beginners

via Skillshare

Overview

In a digital world, it has become easier to work remotely around the world for brands, giving you more freedom. If you are in college or a seasoned designer anyone can become a freelancer whether it be part-time or full-time. Freelancing has benefits but it can be hard to navigate the jungle of business and creativity.

I'll give you valuable tips on building your freelance business even if you're starting out. I'll show you ways to work effectively and tools to make sure you are a success. Maybe you want to earn extra money, you'll gain tips to expand your design work to get more jobs and build recurring income.

This class is aimed at creatives, and designer but there are many takeaways that you can apply to any industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pros and Cons of Freelancing
  • Pricing Projects for client work
  • How to Attract Clients 
  • Presenting with Design Templates
  • Promoting and Marketing Yourself
  • Ways to Multiply Your Income
  • How to email clients
  • Scheduling Calls with Clients

All you'll need for this class is Adobe Illustrator (Free Trial) to do the class project but it is optional.

Syllabus

  • Trailer
  • Pros & Cons of Freelancing
  • Attracting Clients
  • Value Based Pricing
  • Promoting & Marketing Yourself
  • 5 ways to make Passive Income
  • Freelancer Tools
  • Design Templates
  • Scheduling Calls
  • Client Email Example
  • Client Work Example
  • How to deliver files example
  • Bonus Tips
  • Learn More on Skillshare

Taught by

Jeremy Mura

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