{"product_id":"9780764553691","title":"Freelancing For Dummies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFreelancing For Dummies\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSusan M. Drake\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Careers \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAre you ready to fly the corporate coop and become the boss of you? Do you dream of busting out of the cubicle wasteland and finding greener pastures as a freelancer? If so, you’re in good company. The U S Department of Labor estimates that nearly one-fourth of the American workforce is self-employed and that number is sure to increase over the next decade. But do you have what it takes to succeed as a freelancer, consultant, or contract employee? Do you even know what it takes to make it on your own? Here’s your chance to find out.  \u003cp\u003eA total guide to starting and running a freelance business, \u003ci\u003eFreelancing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone thinking about striking out on their own, or who’s already decided to make the move into self-employment. It’s also an excellent resource for established freelancers looking for ways to jumpstart their businesses. Written by a top corporate communication consultant, it features hard-won tips from a slew of successful freelancers, including an accountant, a wr iter, a computer trainer, a graphic designer, a market researcher, an event planner, a medical trainer and others who share what they know about how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganize your home office and budget your time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate the ideal working environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate jobs and projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLand new business and manage client relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage your money and pay your taxes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay positive and manage the emotional uncertainties of self-employment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere’s your chance to take the leap from employee to boss with minimal stress and minimal sweat. A survival guide to building a successful freelance career, \u003ci\u003eFreelancing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-assessments to gauge your skills and personality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical “Get in, get out” information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA gold mine of checklists, tear-out sheets, and sample forms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWar stories from freelancers who’ve made it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you long for the freedom of being your own boss? Relax and let expert Susan Drake help you make the transition to becoming a fulltime freelancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Susan M. Drake has been a successful freelance writer for fifteen years. She covers subjects ranging from working from home to operations management, marketing, and communications.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 June 2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780764553691\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e368\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44312240390284,"sku":"9780764553691","price":19.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780764553691.jpg?v=1780154594","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780764553691","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}