Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and Tested Tips to Help You Ace Self-Employment Without Burnout

By Sarah Townsend

Book Overview

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With 20 years of real-life experience - plus advice from over 120 freelancers - in 200 unputdownable pages, Survival Skills for Freelancers is your secret weapon to help you ace self-employment.

Whether you're new to freelance life, thinking of taking the leap or an experienced freelancer, you'll learn to: Set better boundaries and create a work-life balance that works for youValue your worth and know how - and what - to chargeStay focused and productive when working from homeTackle the isolation that comes with self-employmentGrow your network and find new clientsTrust your instinct - and say no to the wrong workDeal with comparisonitis and negative self-talkGrasp opportunities that'll build your confidenceDitch self-doubt and imposter syndrome

If you've been wondering, "Should I start my own business?" this is the book for you. Get started, grow in confidence and show self-employment who's boss

The bestselling guide to freelance life has helped thousands of freelancers in more than 28 countries to get more enjoyment from self-employment. Join them, and give YOUR freelance business the edge. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"I've been freelancing for 15+ years and I wish I'd read this book on day one. Every page is packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom. Get it "
Tom Albrighton, Author, The Freelance Introvert

"The value in this book is amazing - I'm so happy with my purchase "
Joanne Barker, Coach and Mentor

"I read this book in one sitting - I simply couldn't put it down As someone who's dabbling in freelancing this book is a godsend."
Chomparani Ali, Content Strategist

"Before you set up your website, think about your product and audience and offering, spend your first few pounds on this book. It'll make every subsequent pound and hour better spent."
Matthew Knight, Founder, freelance.support

"A warm, practical and empathetic guide to the challenges of being your own boss. I could have done with this before embarking on a decade as a self-employed reporter and presenter "
Ed Draper, Sky Sports Broadcaster

"It's so nice to read a book written by a proper copywriter who knows how to get words from the page to the mind with the least resistance. It's just so goddamn intuitive to read."
Matt Phil Carver, Freelance Copywriter

"A brilliantly relatable and comprehensive guide that holds your hand with compassion and humour through the rocky yet undeniably exciting world of self-employment."
Louise Goss, Founder, Homeworker Magazine

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1916371566
• ISBN13: 9781916371569
• Release Date: May 2020
• Publisher: Sarah Townsend
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"