There's no such thing as objectively good work.…It's only good according to how well it fills a need.…That theme permeates your drive to deliver quality work and it's your client who…determines that your work is quality.…Here are some ways to not only do the work well, but to help them see that…the work was done well.…I take steps that follow the old saying, tell them what you're going to do, then…do it, then tell them what you just did. Or, in other words, confirm the task,…deliver the goods, and review what happened.…
Let's start with confirmation.…It's not just a one time thing.…You'll have to keep asserting your understanding throughout the project.…Whenever you get new information from the client, confirm not only what it…is, but how it will be incorporated into the project, and when they will see the results.…Then comes the second step which is the biggest: deliver the work.…But there's more to it than that.…The delivery has to fit their expectations according to the six…traditional questions:…
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3/20/2013Released
1/30/2013A bonus chapter covers common questions freelancers have when entering the field.
- What is freelancing?
- Defining your career goals
- Funding your startup
- Getting licenses, permits, and insurance
- Setting prices
- Finding work through agencies
- Getting referrals
- Working with time and project management tools
- Increasing your rates
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Q: This course was updated on 3/20/2013. What changed?
A: We added a bonus chapter that covers common questions freelancers have when entering the field, such as "How do I use Craigslist or other job boards to grow my freelance business?" and "How do I find clients?"
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 49s
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What is freelancing?2m 53s
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Preparing your mindset3m 31s
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1. Making Plans
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Defining career goals2m 48s
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Sharpening your market focus3m 18s
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Transitioning to freelancing3m 18s
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2. Marshaling Resources
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Preparing your portfolio3m 11s
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Estimating costs3m 10s
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Funding your startup2m 42s
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Establishing your workspace3m 35s
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3. Satisfying Requirements
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Creating contracts4m 23s
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4. Handling Money
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Setting prices3m 13s
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Establishing payment systems1m 36s
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Invoicing and getting paid3m 50s
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Keeping the books2m 32s
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Managing taxes1m 43s
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5. Getting Clients
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Announcing your availability3m 16s
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Onboarding clients2m 59s
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Avoiding scams3m 25s
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Choosing assignments2m 59s
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6. Doing the Work
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Interacting with clients2m 11s
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Delivering quality work2m 28s
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Losing and firing clients4m 14s
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7. Managing Time
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Deconstructing big jobs3m 34s
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Creating schedules2m 30s
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8. Keeping the Business Healthy
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Staying motivated3m 3s
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Increasing your rates2m 52s
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Building passive income3m 48s
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Changing focus3m 57s
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Conclusion
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Next steps2m 5s
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10. Bonus Chapter: Q&A on Freelancing
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Freelancing Q&A12m 42s
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