Business Aspects of Freelancing: Advanced Topics for your Writing Business

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Maybe you're already doing just fine as a writer but wondering how to tackle business aspects. This course will help you learn how to scale your efforts and add other revenue-producing projects to your business portfolio.

Module 1: Branding yourself

Define your freelancer brand across platforms
Create an effective freelancer bio that attracts more clients
How to leverage social media to connect with clients and build your brand
Tips for creating a compelling website
How to get out there more, attracting more clients and others to your projects

Module 2: Classifying your business with the IRS

How to decide on a business classification
Comparing an LLC vs. S-Corp
Using an S-Corp for your taxes, even while remaining an LLC

Module 3: Manage payroll and accounting

How to set up payroll for yourself (and why it's a good idea)
Tips for learning about your state's requirements
What you need to know about hiring an accountant or payroll specialist

Module 4: How to hire for your business

How to know when it's time to hire help for your business
Choosing between contractors and employees
Using a VA to grow your business and handle mundane tasks
How subcontracting works and when it can help you scale your business

Module 5: Create a system

Benefits to using systems to scale your business, earning more while working less
How to set up a good system that works for you
Step-by-step examples of how to set up different systems for your freelancing business
Tips for applying systems to your personal life so you can optimize other aspects of your time and energy

Module 6: Expand your empire

How to decide to diversify your offerings
Different opportunities for expanding your offerings
When it makes sense to partner with others on business projects
How to find the right partners and set up systems to manage that work

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Everything you need to know to run an effective and profitable freelance writing business. From when to switch your tax election to hiring help. We even go over how to create systems designed to help you do more in less time.