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There are many pros and cons venturing into Freelance, don’t think of it as freelance, but as setting up your own Design Studio. That to me is a lot cooler. Speckyboy Web Design
I agree - Design Studio, Web Design company, new business startup - all sound better than adding ‘free’ to your title. But hey, ‘freelance’ is a term we can’t shake off. Like, ‘graphic designer’. And ‘home business’.
53 Steps to follow if you want to become Freelance Web Designer/Developer (60+ Resources)
- Set a realistic date for starting officially as a Freelance Designer.
- Write out a plan-of action for your new business.
- Save as much money as you can in that six months.
- Make an appointment at your local bank to discuss a business account..
- Familiarize yourself with what your and your clients legal obligations are, then speak to a lawyer about a Contract Draft.
- Design a logo that can be easily identified.
- Design letterheads for your stationery, have them professionally printed.
- Design a business card, again, have them professionally printed.
- Build contacts with other designers in your local area.
- Build contacts online with other designers.
- ….
So, are there 53 Steps to becoming a Freelancer Web Designer/Developer? I’ll leave YOU to count the ways …
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