8. RUNNING A BUSINESS
TAXES
▸ register for an hst # http://bit.ly/register-hst
▸ organize your client information (contact
information, invoices, payments)
▸ use an accountant that specializes in returns
for self-employed
9.
10. GETTING SH!T DONE
MOTIVATION AND FOCUS
▸ follow a routine
▸ set regular working hours, even if irregular
▸ learn how to jump in and out of "flow"
11. GETTING SH!T DONE
BALANCE
▸ get business done (invoices, networking, etc)
▸ secure new business
▸ read blogs, newsletters, slack chats, participate
in the community, write blogs
▸ experiment with bleeding edge technologies
12. GETTING SH!T DONE
ACTUALLY WORKING...
▸ make sure the work gets done! that's what pays
your bills.
▸ be careful with schedules, sometimes projects
will overlap
13.
14. MARKETING & PRICING
BRANDING
▸ use twitter, linkedin, medium to become a
thought leader
▸ appearances big vs. small
▸ confidence, consistency, communication
15. MARKETING & PRICING
PROPOSALS
▸ get as much info about a project as possible
▸ formal document or informal email chain
▸ beware of scope creep
16. MARKETING & PRICING
TIME IS MONEY
▸ every minute you spend has value
▸ do not let clients take advantage of you
▸ pad time estimates by minimum 10%
▸ communicate time restrictions with clients up
front or as they arise
17. MARKETING & PRICING
GETTING MONEY
▸ be honest about pay relative to experience
▸ hourly rate == annual salary / 1000 / 2
▸ consider hourly rate vs. project fee
▸ compensate for benefits and overhead not being
paid for by an employer
▸ everything is negotiable (rate, timeline, scope)
18.
19. BUDGETS & SAVINGS
BUDGETING
▸ have a float, at least 3 months' expenses
▸ overestimate your monthly expenses by 15%
▸ take taxes off of every paid invoice
20. BUDGETS & SAVINGS
SPENDING
▸ track your spending
▸ use a credit card for as much as possible
▸ PAY IT EVERY MONTH
▸ keep your credit limit low, refuse increases
21. EVERYONE HAS A PLAN
'TILL THEY GET
PUNCHED IN THE
MOUTH.
Mike Tyson
