Freelancing Foundations

What would you give to never worry about losing your job? Our world is filled with uncertainty. Record-breaking numbers of people have filed for unemployment, and millions are struggling to make ends meet. Entire industries have been sidelined by unexpected government mandates, and relief programs don''t begin to meet our society''s needs. In this era of unpredictability, how can you ensure a stable income for you and your family? The solution is freelancing. Whether you''re looking for part-time, supplemental income, a total career makeover, or merely an ace in your sleeve in case all else fails, freelancing offers a solution. In this book, Josh will show you how to: Identify the Skills You Already Have Find a Profitable Freelance Niche Effectively Market Your Talents Build a Consistent Stream of Income Create a Peaceful Work/Life Balance Establish Yourself on Upwork Freelancing Foundations will walk you through each step of how to become a freelancer on Upwork, from joining the platform to establishing best practices while you work from home. In these chapters, you''ll discover: What software you need to get started as a freelancer The top five Upwork myths and the truth behind them How to build a great profile and optimize it so clients can find you Secrets to writing a cover letter that will consistently get you noticed, interviewed, and hired How to choose the right Upwork membership type Avoid common mistakes many freelancers make This easy-to-read book is written in a conversational tone. It features interactive exercises after each chapter so you can apply the lessons you''ve learned immediately. Freelancing Foundations is structured to be used as a reference guide, and Josh includes screenshots of what you should (and shouldn''t!) do in various areas. One of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of working as a freelancer on Upwork is how the Job Success Score (JSS) works. This is the most critical metric on Upwork, and not approaching it correctly can make the difference between a successful career and failing to launch. Josh commits an entire section to understanding the JSS, digging into: How the JSS is calculated Why you don''t have one JSS (you actually have three!) How contracts are weighted differently as they factor into your JSS Avoiding common JSS pitfalls How to overcome JSS problems when they occur Establishing an excellent Job Success Score right away The benefits of a good JSS How to keep your JSS stable After you''ve gotten started on Upwork, the trickiest parts can be finding the right jobs, picking good clients, and maintaining a steady work flow. A substantial portion of Freelancing Foundations is dedicated to: Optimizing your job feed to discover contracts that are perfectly suited to you Using advanced search filters to eliminate jobs you don''t want Knowing the difference between what a freelancer sees and a client''s view How each aspect of your profile affects the way clients search for you Finally, the book concludes with a section on operating successfully as a freelancer. You''ll learn how to: Identify soft skills you should prioritize Interact with even the most difficult clients Understand the culture of freelancing Maximize your rates and give yourself regular raises Set workdays, establish working hours, and create a vacation time policy Josh began freelancing as a last resort, hoping to earn a bit of side cash. A quarter-million dollars later, it''s obvious this last-ditch effort paid off. In Freelancing Foundations, he shows you how to do the same.

Developed for test-takers who need a refresher, Manhattan Prep's GMAT Foundations of Verbal provides a user-friendly review of basic verbal concepts crucial for GMAT success. Written by active instructors with 99th-percentile scores, GMAT Foundations of Verbal is designed to help students, particularly ESL students, who struggle with the basics of the verbal section of the GMAT. The book comes with robust online resources, including a practice test, a question bank and interactive lessons. Designed to be user-friendly for all students, GMAT Foundations of Verbal provides: Review of foundational grammar such as parts of speech and sentence structure Strategies for tackling the three verbal question types—Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension Easy-to-follow examples and comprehensive explanations GMAT Foundations of Verbal is an invaluable resource for any student who wants to cement their understanding and build their basic verbal skills for the GMAT.

Are 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. A total guide to starting and running a freelance business, Freelancing For Dummies 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: Organize your home office and budget your time Create the ideal working environment Evaluate jobs and projects Land new business and manage client relationships Manage your money and pay your taxes Stay positive and manage the emotional uncertainties of self-employment Here’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, Freelancing For Dummies features: Self-assessments to gauge your skills and personality Critical “Get in, get out” information A gold mine of checklists, tear-out sheets, and sample forms Top ten lists War stories from freelancers who’ve made it Do 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.

Do you want to be able to enjoy life on the road while making enough to live a comfortable life? Would you also love to travel the world while living in your RV but are unsure about what to do with your regular 9-5 and have no idea how you can make a sustainable income while on the road? If you’ve answered YES, You’ve Just Discovered The Perfect Guide On RV Living And How To Make Passive Income So That You Can Travel The World With No Financial Worries! Living in an RV is simply freeing. Working in one remotely and getting to do all the things you want to do, well, that’s a little slice of heaven. As great as all this sounds, it can be a little frustrating if you don’t know what kind of work to do to earn an income, away from an office setting. But don’t worry, there is a lot you can do and this is why this book is here! Here is a preview of what you will learn: · Why you should consider RV living · Tips on how to successfully adapt to RV living · The importance of passive income when it comes to RV living · The top 10 most profitable passive ideas to become financially free · Each of the ideas come with actionable ways on how to undertake each initiative · And so much more! Even if you are unsure of leaving your 9-5 or have never considered fully venturing into passive income before, let this guide show you just how good it can get with passive income. If you are ready to be free, Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get your copy!

This book tells you how to build a successful freelance business around supplying publishing services. The publishing industry depends on freelancers: writers and editors, proofreaders and designers, PR and typesetters. For those in the know, there is a wealth of opportunities on offer. Graduates, retired professionals, in-house editors, career-changers more and more people are taking the plunge and going freelance. You can succeed as a freelancer in publishing, and this book shows you how. It includes top tips; insider knowledge and case studies; information on how to market yourself, deal with finance and find out what your clients are looking for plus invaluable insights from other successful freelancers and industry experts.

Foundation Website Creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript shows the entire process of building a website. This process involves much more than just technical knowledge, and this book provides all the information you'll need to understand the concepts behind designing and developing for the Web, as well as the best means to deliver professional results based on best practices. Of course, there is far more to building a successful website than knowing a little Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). The process starts long before any coding takes place, and this book introduces you to the agile development process, explaining why this method makes so much sense for web projects and how best to implement it. We also make sure you're up to date by using the latest HTML5 features. Planning is vital, so you'll also learn to use techniques such as brainstorming, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to get your project off to the best possible start and help ensure smooth progress as it develops. An understanding of correct, semantic markup is essential for any web professional; this book explains how HTML5 should be used to structure content so that the markup adheres to current web standards. You'll learn about the wide range of HTML5 elements available to you, and you'll learn how and when to use them through building example web pages. Without creative use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), websites would all look largely the same. CSS enables you to set your website apart from the rest, while maintaining the integrity of your markup. We'll showcase the new features of CSS3 and how you can use them. You'll learn how CSS3 works and how to apply styles to your pages, allowing you to realize your design ideas in the browser. JavaScript can be used to make your website easier and more interesting to use. This book provides information on appropriate uses of this technology and introduces the concepts of JavaScript programming. You'll also see how JavaScript works as part of the much-hyped technique Ajax, and in turn, where Ajax fits into the wider Web 2.0 picture. While a website is being built, it needs to be tested across multiple browsers and platforms to ensure that the site works for all users, regardless of ability or disability, and this book explains how best to accomplish these tasks. Then, it discusses the process of launching and maintaining the site so that it will continue to work for all its users throughout its life cycle. Foundation Website Creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript concludes by covering server-side technologies, acting as a guide to the different options available. With insights from renowned experts such as Jason Fried of 37signals, Daniel Burka of Digg and Pownce, and Chris Messina of Citizen Agency, Foundation Website Creation with CSS, XHTML, and JavaScript provides invaluable information applicable to every web project—regardless of size, scope, or budget.

See How To... Determine If Freelancing Is Right For You... Develop Qualities That’ll Make Your Business Desirable... Market Your Services With Confidence... Build A Business With Skills You Already Have… Position Yourself So Clients Come Looking For You… Use Online Tools To Speed Up Your Growth... Get Clients For Your Business Right Away... Scale Your Business For Maximum Benefit... So You Can: Build A Highly Lucrative Online Freelance Business Create A Flexible Business That Allows You To Live Life On Your Terms Be Your Own Boss & Run A Business You’re Excited To Wake Up For Master Freelancing Skills & Get Clients To Seek Your Services. Learn To Market Your Services & Present Yourself In The Best Manner Possible. This 7-Part Bootcamp Shows You How.

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