Freelance: Keys and Tools to Find Success as your Own Boss

To introduce you to the world of freelance work, Martina Flor will begin by talking about her personal experience when it comes to setting up her own lettering and typography studio in Berlin.

From his hand you will discover the virtues of being your own boss and you will learn how to reconcile your creative activity with the management of your profession as a freelance worker. You will also know what is the best time and context to embark on a journey as a self-employed worker; for this, Martina will teach you to draw a map of the possible jobs and projects that best suit your situation and your abilities.

An important part of the course is about the importance of learning to present yourself through your biography, how to build a solid portfolio and explore the most convenient ways to present your work. These resources will serve as a showcase for future assignments.

You will discover the best way to find clients and you will know some strategies and personal tips on how to create concrete opportunities to achieve them. You will become aware of the need to create an audience through social networks and you will learn how to manage them.

In a very practical way you will see what criteria to follow when it comes to putting a price on your work and preparing a budget once the orders arrive. In addition, Martina will give you advice about something essential for a freelance worker, the organization of time and finances.

You will know all the secrets of the work process on your own, since you receive the order until you deliver the final work, including communication with the client. You will also learn to standardize the processes to build a solid career that lasts over time.