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Freelancing Fundamentals: How to Build a Successful Freelance Business

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Overview

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Maybe you’re looking to shift your existing career into a successful freelance business or you’re changing careers completely. Maybe you’re looking to freelance full-time or just wanting to create a bit of extra income on the side. No matter what your unique situation is, you’ll find the answers and support you’re looking for within this class!

Being able to work online with a variety of amazing clients while travelling the world has completely changed my life. It has allowed me to develop my skills while working on my own terms. And it has given me the ability to work and collaborate with people who appreciate the value I bring to their business and who understand my need for creative freedom. 

And now I want to help you build your dream freelance career with this class!

We’ll begin the class by setting up the foundations of your freelance career by getting into the right headspace and habits. Then, we will go into the ins and outs of what it takes to get your name out there, approach clients and how to successfully work with them. This is where you will learn how to:

  • Create a powerful online presence 
  • Succeed on freelancing platforms
  • Approach and pitch yourself to clients
  • Send proposals and contracts
  • Invoice your clients with ease
  • Set and raise your rates
  • Manage your finances
  • Bring extra passive income into your business
  • … and more!

We’ll then finish off the class by creating a free, one-page portfolio website as a part of the class project that you can then send to your clients for them to learn more about you and your business.

This class is full of all the things I wish I knew before I began freelancing and everything I learned along the way. So hopefully you find it as valuable as I do and of course, if you have any questions while you’re learning or once you’re already out there building your freelance business  - please don't hesitate to pop into the discussions section and ask me anything and everything and I'll be happy to help!

I can't wait to see you in class :)

Syllabus

  • Welcome!
  • Olympic Luging and You
  • Develop Atomic Habits
  • Create a Powerful Online Presence
  • LinkedIn 101
  • Success Through Socials
  • Freelancing Platform Tips
  • Your Business Set Up
  • Pitching With Impact
  • Watch Me Pitch a Client
  • Nail Your Discovery Call
  • Proposals and Contracts
  • Invoice & Get Paid
  • Onboard Your Client
  • Setting & Raise Your Rates
  • Finance Fundamentals
  • Diversify Your Income
  • Overcome Obstacles
  • Class Project
  • What's Next?

Taught by

Maggie Stara

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