The document provides advice for those working as freelance animators. It discusses setting up as a sole proprietorship or partnership [1]. Freelancers must pay attention to taxes and ensure they are deducting legitimate business expenses [2]. Contracts are also essential, to define rights, payment terms, and deadlines [3]. Finding work involves networking, developing expertise in a niche, and consistently marketing skills and services.
Animation is a powerful away of communication in web design. However when misused, leads to a poor interaction. This presentation highlights how animation can be properly used when designing webpages.
Animation is a powerful away of communication in web design. However when misused, leads to a poor interaction. This presentation highlights how animation can be properly used when designing webpages.
How to land a design job, get promoted, and be successful as a freelancer, at a creative agency, or as an in-house designer. Lots of copyrighted Star Wars material... Presented at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1/26/16.
The Freelance Primer: Your First Year as a FreelancerShane Pearlman
Just going Solo or need to get back to the basics. This talk will get you a solid foundation and get you the right setup so that you can kick ass.
* Why you ALWAYS get a deposit
* How to get a business license and what form of business to choose
* Don't be a cowboy, get input from the right people
* Why you should clock your time, even if your aren't paid for it
* Contracts matter - finding a template you can use
* The IRS is watching: separate bank accounts and track your finances
* Planing makes you real money: think about deductions and expenses now
* Avoid the bad projects and evil clients with a project checklist
* 6 months in the bank = freedom to define your terms
* And so much more...
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We live in an open market. The best freelancers get to pick from a wide pool of suitors. The best clients pick from a wide pool of contractors. In a polygamous world, we have choices. When competing for attention and loyalty, there are key things you can do to improve your odds.
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Become an Independent Product Management ConsultantSue Raisty
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be an employee to do some of the most interesting product work in Silicon Valley.
So, if you LOVE product management and product marketing work, but...
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* you want to learn more in one year than you have in the past five
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We'l cover a 12 step process of exactly what you need to do to set up shop, land your first client, do an incredible job for your clients, and manage your business going forward.
How to land a design job, get promoted, and be successful as a freelancer, at a creative agency, or as an in-house designer. Lots of copyrighted Star Wars material... Presented at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 1/26/16.
The Freelance Primer: Your First Year as a FreelancerShane Pearlman
Just going Solo or need to get back to the basics. This talk will get you a solid foundation and get you the right setup so that you can kick ass.
* Why you ALWAYS get a deposit
* How to get a business license and what form of business to choose
* Don't be a cowboy, get input from the right people
* Why you should clock your time, even if your aren't paid for it
* Contracts matter - finding a template you can use
* The IRS is watching: separate bank accounts and track your finances
* Planing makes you real money: think about deductions and expenses now
* Avoid the bad projects and evil clients with a project checklist
* 6 months in the bank = freedom to define your terms
* And so much more...
Freelancers are slutty, but so are you: Strategies for the successful managem...Shane Pearlman
We live in an open market. The best freelancers get to pick from a wide pool of suitors. The best clients pick from a wide pool of contractors. In a polygamous world, we have choices. When competing for attention and loyalty, there are key things you can do to improve your odds.
Checkout Dividend Stocks Research for free Articles! Http://www.dividendstocksresearch.com/dividend-newsletter
Want to see what troubled companies do to try and make it look like the dividend is healthy? Check out this shenanigan.
Buy a business and forget the job but be careful and mindful. You can get a great deal out there but take a look at some of the key steps you will need to consider to make a successful business acquisition.
Become an Independent Product Management ConsultantSue Raisty
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be an employee to do some of the most interesting product work in Silicon Valley.
So, if you LOVE product management and product marketing work, but...
* you want to see your family more
* you want to learn more in one year than you have in the past five
* you want to have a bigger impact on the industry, and work with several interesting companies in a year
* you're inherently entrepreneurial and want to control your own destiny
* BUT you want to do all this without sacrificing your pay
... then come learn how to become an independent product management consultant. Someone who's done it, a been-there-done-that PM consultant, will guide you step-by-step through what you need to do to strike out on your own within 2 months.
We'l cover a 12 step process of exactly what you need to do to set up shop, land your first client, do an incredible job for your clients, and manage your business going forward.
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Want to move your career forward? Looking to build your leadership skills while helping others learn, grow, and improve their skills? Seeking someone who can guide you in achieving these goals?
You can accomplish this through a mentoring partnership. Learn more about the PMISSC Mentoring Program, where you’ll discover the incredible benefits of becoming a mentor or mentee. This program is designed to foster professional growth, enhance skills, and build a strong network within the project management community. Whether you're looking to share your expertise or seeking guidance to advance your career, the PMI Mentoring Program offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.
Watch this to learn:
* Overview of the PMISSC Mentoring Program: Mission, vision, and objectives.
* Benefits for Volunteer Mentors: Professional development, networking, personal satisfaction, and recognition.
* Advantages for Mentees: Career advancement, skill development, networking, and confidence building.
* Program Structure and Expectations: Mentor-mentee matching process, program phases, and time commitment.
* Success Stories and Testimonials: Inspiring examples from past participants.
* How to Get Involved: Steps to participate and resources available for support throughout the program.
Learn how you can make a difference in the project management community and take the next step in your professional journey.
About Hector Del Castillo
Hector is VP of Professional Development at the PMI Silver Spring Chapter, and CEO of Bold PM. He's a mid-market growth product executive and changemaker. He works with mid-market product-driven software executives to solve their biggest growth problems. He scales product growth, optimizes ops and builds loyal customers. He has reduced customer churn 33%, and boosted sales 47% for clients. He makes a significant impact by building and launching world-changing AI-powered products. If you're looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker to spark creativity and innovation within your organization, set up an appointment to discuss your specific needs and identify a suitable topic to inspire your audience at your next corporate conference, symposium, executive summit, or planning retreat.
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For event details, visit pmissc.org.
Exploring Career Paths in Cybersecurity for Technical CommunicatorsBen Woelk, CISSP, CPTC
Brief overview of career options in cybersecurity for technical communicators. Includes discussion of my career path, certification options, NICE and NIST resources.
2. Animation Business Basics
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Notes from The (Independant Contractor) Life
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free agent
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3. “No one’s job is secure. Some freelancers contend
they're safer working for themselves rather than
depending on one employer. If one client
disappears, freelancers can fall back on several
others.” Qtd. Daniel Pink,
Welcome to the Age of the Freelancer
Gary M. Stern
November 27, 2012
Fortune.com
24. TAXES
Deductions or Write offs
Not Free Money
You have spend it
to write a portion off of next yearʼs taxes
Why I bought an iPad on December 31
25. Business Expenses
100%
Supplies
Website creation
Business stationary
Computer software
Convention expenses (2 per year)
Travel for work
Entertainment (%)
Student loan interest
26. Business Expenses
Capital Assets
CCA
capital cost allowance
30% per year
(Hardware, monitors, Cintiqs, tablets,
scanners, printers, cars, etc.)
27. Home Based Business Expenses
%
Rent
Mortgage
Mortgage interest
Home/Apartment Insurance
Power/Hydro Bills
Gas Bills
Property Tax Assessment
Water/Sewer Bills
34. CONTRACTS
For production companies,
little negotiation in price.
Where did you pay last yearʼs taxes?
35. CONTRACTS
Uneducated clients
Your job is to educate them
through your deal memo.
36. CONTRACTS
Know thy time
How long will it take to do the work?
What’s their deadline?
Is it enough?
37. CONTRACTS
Know thy time
Build deadlines into the schedule
Link payments to these stages
e.g.: 1/3 to start, 1/3 roughs,1/3 final
DUE ON DELIVERY
38. CONTRACTS
Know thy time
Your monthly expenses X 3 = your price
39. CONTRACTS
Know thy RIGHTS
Define these in your deal memo.
Further use of your work
should mean more money for you.
BARTER/get something else if moneyʼs tight
40. CONTRACTS
Know thy RIGHTS
“Copyright protection is at the heart of our sustanance
as graphic artists. Keeping current and informed on
copyright issues enables artists to sell and clients to
purchase, only the rights necessary for their specific
needs. Copyright knowledge makes for better contracts,
fewer misunderstandings, and better business
experiences for all.”
Hayden S. Adams, President Graphic Artists Guild.
42. CONTRACTS
“Ya gotta be ready to die.”
You have to be able to walk away
if the client wants more
than you are willing to give.
Know when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em.
43. CONTRACTS
Look at examples from
graphic design or illustration business sites
and adapt them.