Free Agent: The Independent Professional's Roadmap to Self-Employment Success

ISBN-13: 9781482258813 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 173 str.

Katy Tynan

Opis

There is a seismic shift underway in the employer/employee relationship that is redefining the nature of jobs and careers. Sole proprietors and independent contractors now represent more than 20 percent of the workforce, and that number is expected to reach nearly 50 percent within the next 10 years.

Despite the proliferation of people engaging in freelance and contract work, however, the path to success is not always easy. Free Agent: The Independent Professional's Roadmap to Self-Employment Success details a pragmatic action plan to help you succeed in this new skills marketplace.

Supplying practical strategies to help you get ahead of the change and become an in-demand resource with a steady stream of income, the book describes how work is changing and what is driving the growth of freelancing. Next, it explains how to get your new independent venture off the ground, how to find your first client, and what you need to know to avoid common pitfalls.

To transition successfully from employee to free agent, you must have a plan to avoid the pitfalls and a support team to give you the expertise on complicated topics such as business structure, contracts, and accounting. This book is your guide to successfully navigating the transition.

Detailing the tools and practices that will enable you to succeed as a free agent, the book includes case studies and interviews with those who have already made the transition. The book concludes by describing how to optimize your new freelance work style to make the most of your time and energy, so you can focus on doing more of what you love.

Spis treści

The Emerging Trend of the Free Agent Labor Force. The Roots of Workplace Change. How We Got Here. How to Get Started. Making the Transition from Employee to Free Agent. Setting Up Your Business. Your Professional Team. Finances and Accounting. Paying Taxes. Insurance and Risk Management. Pricing, Proposals, and Contracts. Getting Your First Client. Networking and the Art of Getting More Clients. Strategies for Long-Term Success as an Independent Professional. Optimizing Your Independent Career. Co-Working and Connecting with the New Community of Independent Professionals. Building a Brand. Delivering a Great Result. Balancing Independent Work and Life. Challenges and How to Overcome Them.

O autorze

Katy Tynan is a free agent. Working where people and technology come together, she provides strategy and operational guidance to high-growth organizations. Katy is currently engaged in a variety of activities including consulting, writing, and speaking. She is passionate about how the world of work is changing, and how individuals, businesses, and educational institutions need to adapt to the evolving landscape of flexible work.

Prior to her transition to being a full-time independent professional, Katy was part of the leadership teams of several successful startups including Thrive Networks (acquired by Staples) and Winphoria Networks (acquired by Motorola).
When she is not helping solve business and technology problems, Katy can be found traveling, kayaking, sailing, or reading. Katy, her son, and her dog live near Boston, Massachusetts, and she is a proud graduate of UMass Amherst.