Tuts+ Premium - Running a Freelance Design Business

MP4 | AVC 2497kbps | English | 1280x720 | 30fps | 4 hours | AAC stereo 93kbps | 4.1 GB

Interested in working for yourself, but not sure what freelancing as a designer is like? We’ve got you covered. In this introductory course, Ben Gribbin introduces you to the world of freelancing and gives specific tips for designers. Ben draws on experience from running his own freelance business to tackle the tricky fundamentals of setting up your own business and selling your design skills to clients. He’ll break down the nuts and bolts of making the jump in order to get you started on the right track.

Introduction 2m 53s

Introduction 2m 53s

Getting Started 54m 34s

Full Time or Part Time 8m 55s

Before you start freelancing 7m 5s

Legalizing & Paper work 4m 33s

Business Plans 5m 19s

Your office - where? 16m 40s

Work schedule 6m 58s

Making the jump 5m 4s

Business Basics 2h 24m 4s

Branding for Freelancers 11m 34s

Marketing for Freelancers 9m 34s

Creating a portfolio 12m 58s

Managing your money 17m 57s

Rates 13m 3s

Services you'll offer 3m 55s

Making a name for yourself 6m 32s

Procrastination & getting used to being self-employed 7m 41s

Finding your first client 9m 31s

Selling yourself and winning the contract 6m 33s

Contracts 10m 36s

Invoicing 5m 49s

Carrying out the work 6m 16s

Handling client meetings 12m 31s

Communication 9m 34s

Growing Your Business 33m 8s

Improving your skills 8m 37s

Finding repeat and regular clients 8m 59s

Increasing your business income and size 6m 28s

Hitting the right work balance 5m 4s

Customer Service 4m

Conclusion 3m 59s

Conclusion 3m 59s