Simcoemedia has just published Freelancer’s Handbook: A Survive And Thrive Guide For Beginners In Creative Industries, a 130 page full colour paperback written and designed by Peter Simcoe. It is available on the Amazon bookstore website at http://mybook.to/freelance. The book is designed to provide an overview of the requirements, personal challenges and professional opportunities you will likely encounter in the early days and months of a freelance career. It is also an introduction to relevant topics combined with project examples and lessons learned. The majority of principles and examples included are valid for those undertaking projects in any country, but are written from the perspective of someone working in the United Kingdom. Sections include:
- The Marketplace
- Is Freelancing Right For Me?
- Assessing Your Skills
- Hourly and Daily Rates
- Planning, Presenting Your Work
- Building Your Client Base
Freelancer’s Handbook also features comments and recommendations from several business owners who were asked to describe one thing they wish they knew when they first started their business. Below are a selection of thumbnails from the book and you can also see more information on Simcoemedia’s bookshelf:
