{"product_id":"free-agent-9781482258813","title":"Free Agent","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a seismic shift underway in the employer\/employee relationship that is redefining the nature of jobs and careers.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSole 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the proliferation of people engaging in freelance and contract work, however, the path to success is not always easy. \u003cb\u003eFree Agent: The Independent Professional''s Roadmap to Self-Employment Success\u003c\/b\u003e details a pragmatic action plan to help you succeed in this new skills marketplace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplying 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Emerging Trend of the Free Agent Labor Force. The Roots of Workplace Change. How We Got Here. \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Get Started.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cstrong\u003eStrategies for Long-Term Success as an Independent Professional. \u003c\/strong\u003eOptimizing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Academic Press Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409117520215,"sku":"9781482258813","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781482258813.jpg?v=1730505502","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/free-agent-9781482258813","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}