Business Aspects of Freelancing: Advanced Topics for your Writing Business

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