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Becoming a Freelancer – Assessing your Readiness to Be your Own Boss and Tips for Getting Started

by Moderator on 01-14-2010 07:53 AM - last edited on 01-14-2010 10:17 AM

Who hasn't dreamed of being their own boss? Answerable to no one and free to choose how and when you work, freelancing is an appealing career choice. But becoming a freelancer is also a business choice that requires planning, commitment, financial and professional discipline-- as well as the wherewithal to essentially find a new job each day and handle the peaks and troughs of cash flow. If freelancing is something you have considered, here are some tips for assessing your readiness and suitability for running a freelance business, as well as some steps to get you started. Read more...

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