How to Work for Yourself

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Little, Brown Book Group, Mar 26, 2020 - Business & Economics - 208 pages

Working for yourself can be an incredibly rewarding way of making a living, giving you more freedom, control, fun, satisfaction and even money, than you could have imagined. But if you have never done it before, it can be difficult to know where to start, how to get established and the pitfalls to look out for along the way.

This book is a step-by-step guide, showing you how to do it in an effective, fulfilling and rewarding way. Drawing on Rachel Bridge's extensive experience and those of many others who already work for themselves, it contains practical advice and information, real-life examples and essential top tips to help you make a successful transition to working for yourself. You'll learn how to decide if this is the right path for you, how to get started, the key issues you need to think about and how to overcome obstacles and setbacks - not just from a practical point of view, but from a personal, financial and emotional perspective too.

So whether you are currently in a salaried job and exploring the idea of going it alone, about to take your first step into the workplace after school or university, have just been made redundant or are already working for yourself, but need help and guidance on how to do it better, this is the book for you.

 

Contents

About the author Title Page Copyright Dedication Introduction
Why do you want to work for yourself?
Do you have the personal skills to go it alone?
Identify and sharpen your work skills
What kind of work are you going to
When do you make the move?
Create the right structure
Choose your workspace
Managing your finances
Adjusting to working independently
How to manage your worklife balance
Managing the unpredictability
When theres too much work
The ten secrets of success
Conclusion
People mentioned in this book

How to find work
How much should you charge?
Ensuring client satisfaction
Keeping the work coming
Acknowledgements
Index
Copyright

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About the author (2020)

Rachel Bridge is the author of six books, a journalist for The Times and The Telegraph, and a motivational speaker specialising in business, personal development and entrepreneurship. She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival twice and runs workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners all over the UK. Bridge holds an MA (Hons) degree in Economics from Cambridge University and has worked in Australia and France.