freelancing tips
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F R E E L A N C I N G
J E N K R A M E R H A R V A R D U N I V E R S I T Y E X T E N S I O N S C H O O L
W H A T I S F R E E L A N C I N G ? Spoiler alert: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6tDo6gm-2wTTnR4dmpnSklQU0k/edit
L E S S O N 1
• They tell you which 40-50 hours per week to work.
• You get paid for all of those hours.
• Usually you have benefits.
• You have paid time off, but in limited quantities.
• They give you work to do.
E M P L O Y E D
• You pick which 80 hours per week you work.
• 50-80% of your hours are unpaid.
• There are no benefits.
• You find your own work to do.
• You panic when you don’t have enough work to do, and you whine when you have too much to take time off.
F R E E L A N C E R
• Be your own boss.
• Better chance at work/life balance.
• Choose the kind of work you want to do.
• Make more money, maybe.
• Work from a location of your choice, maybe.
• Learn something new.
• Explore a new career.
• Make extra money/increase job security.
W H Y F R E E L A N C E ?
S A V E L I K E C R A Z Y
Ideally, a 10-12 month emergency fund, but no less than 6 monthsPay off your debts!
“Your reputation is more important than your paycheck,
and your integrity is worth more than your career.”
– Ryan Freitas
W O R K B U S I N E S S H O U R S
There is always something to do: website, portfolio, marketing materials, social media, learn new skills
C R E A T E W O R K I N G S P A C E
Dedicate a space to working, and work there. Close the door when you’re not working.
N E T W O R K L I K E C R A Z Y
Best leads come from someone who knows youAsk clients for recommendations
C O N S I D E R P A S S I V E O R A L T E R N A T I V E I N C O M E
Get your name known in the field and do less work finding new clients!
Q U E S T I O N S ?
Jen Kramer
Arlington, MA
Phone: 802-257-2657
www.jenkramer.org
Twitter: @jen4web
Facebook: facebook.com/webdesignjen