The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Freelance Web Design Business Cory J Miller Introduction

Ready to go freelancing? What do you need to know? Where should you begin? Whether you build websites as a hobby or already have a few clients, this book is the ultimate resource for starting a freelance web design business. We’ve combined the wisdom of successful freelance web designers into one go-to reference book.Learn to:* Develop a philosophical foundation for your work* Define goals & objectives for your business* Handle your finances-from startup costs to budgets* Have confidence in your quotes and pricing* Market and sell the value of your work* Find (and keep) quality clients* Develop additional streams of recurring monthly revenue* Improve your technical skills* Stay productive and focused in your home office* Achieve better work/life balanceI wish this book existed in 2007. I would have felt less nervous and been less anxious. I would have been better prepared for the ups and downs. It would have been my desktop reference as I waded through what it really meant to be a solid freelance web designer.-Cory Miller, iThemes Founder & CEO