Lief Kendall is a freelance copywriter who has been writing about freelancing (for Freelance Advisor and Freelance Supermarket) from the start of his career. He’s always been a passionate advocate of the freelance way of life and has a large network of freelance friends.

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• About the author AcknowledgementsForeword Introduction  Part 1: The freelance essentials: what you need to know before you take the leapChapter 1: What does it mean to be a freelancer?Chapter 2: Are you ready for freelancing?Chapter 3: Make a smooth transition into freelancingChapter 4: Your first freelance jobs: how to find them and how to quote for themChapter 5: Becoming a company  Part2: Finding freelance work: how to find the most profitable and manageable workChapter 6: Take your ass to marketChapter 7: Find work fastChapter 8: Networking: the power of peopleChapter 9: Get a websiteChapter 10: Blog for victoryChapter 11: How to sellChapter 12: Get more work than you can handle  Part 3: Manage your clients (before they manage you)Chapter 13: Managing clients Chapter 14: Deal with (and decline) difficult clientsChapter 15: The client’s side of the story  Part 4: Motivate yourself and get stuff doneChapter 16: The art of motivationChapter 17: Choose a productive place to workChapter 18: Healthy body, healthy mindChapter 19: Healthy computers  Part 5: Protect yourself: finances, cash flow, credit control and contractsChapter 20: How to keep financial recordsChapter 21: Cash flow and the need for credit controlChapter 22: Create a contract  Part 6: Next steps – and beyond!Chapter 23: Partnerships, products and businesses  Looking forwardIndex