1. 3 Pitfalls to avoid
WHEN FREELANCING

2. 1) Not taking your business seriously
Be Professional
File with state
Business bank account
Taxes
Tip: Create a daily schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Catch up on and call clients.
Client work, marketing/biz development.
Client work, write a blog post.
Client work, social media for blog posts.
Update clients via and phone.
Administrative tasks.
R&R? Learn new things and research.

3. 2) Never saying “No” Problem Reasons Tip: Discovery process
Take on too much work
Can’t specialize or find your niche
Reasons
You need work
Don’t know how to identify ”bad” clients
Tip: Discovery process

4. 3) Not charging enough Your hourly rate is too low
Other business expenses
Tip: Budget!

5. 3 Pitfalls to avoid
WHEN FREELANCING 1) Not taking your business seriously 2) Never saying “No” 3) Not charging enough To be continued…at WordCamp Lehigh Valley!