Are you ready to fly the corporate coop and become the boss of you?Do you dream of busting out of the cubicle wasteland and findinggreener pastures as a freelancer? If so, you're in goodcompany. The U S Department of Labor estimates that nearlyone-fourth of the American workforce is self-employed and thatnumber is sure to increase over the next decade. But do you havewhat it takes to succeed as a freelancer, consultant, or contractemployee? Do you even know what it takes to make it on your own?Here's your chance to find out.A total guide to starting and running a freelance business,Freelancing For Dummies is for anyone thinking aboutstriking out on their own, or who's already decided to makethe move into self-employment. It's also an excellentresource for established freelancers looking for ways to jumpstarttheir businesses. Written by a top corporate communicationconsultant, it features hard-won tips from a slew of successfulfreelancers, including an accountant, a wr iter, a computertrainer, a graphic designer, a market researcher, an event planner,a medical trainer and others who share what they know about howto:* Organize your home office and budget your time* Create the ideal working environment* Evaluate jobs and projects* Land new business and manage client relationships* Manage your money and pay your taxes* Stay positive and manage the emotional uncertainties ofself-employmentHere's your chance to take the leap from employee to bosswith minimal stress and minimal sweat. A survival guide to buildinga successful freelance career, Freelancing For Dummiesfeatures:* Self-assessments to gauge your skills and personality* Critical "Get in, get out" information* A gold mine of checklists, tear-out sheets, and sampleforms* Top ten lists* War stories from freelancers who've made itDo you long for the freedom of being your own boss? Relax andlet expert Susan Drake help you make the transition to becoming afulltime freelancer.

Introduction.PART I: Getting Ready to Go It Alone.Chapter 1: Are You a Born Freelancer?Chapter 2: Understanding the Realities of Working forYourself.Chapter 3: Making the Decision to Freelance.Chapter 4: Laying the Groundwork for Your New Life.PART II: Opening Your Doors for Business.Chapter 5: Forming Your Company.Chapter 6: Organizing Your Office.Chapter 7: Budgeting Your Time.Chapter 8: Building an Extended Staff.PART III: Bringing Your Work to Life.Chapter 9: Creating a Professional Image.Chapter 10: Finding Clients.Chapter 11: Landing Business with Advertising and PR.Chapter 12: Evaluating Jobs and Projects.Chapter 13: Managing Client Relationships.Chapter 14: Staying Current.PART IV: Managing Your Money.Chapter 15: Budgeting and Accounting.Chapter 16: Setting Rates and Collecting Fees.Chapter 17: Paying Taxes.Chapter 18: Securing Insurance.Chapter 19: Investing for the Future.PART V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Handle Stress and Prevent Burnout.Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Balancing Your Work and PersonalLife.Chapter 22: Ten Things Clients Want Most from You.Index.Book Registration Information.