This talk is geared towards freelancers who are ready to turn their small business into a full agency. We will go over some of the basics and necessary steps to incorporate a business, and give some tips and advice for freelancers with the entrepreneur bug. A quick rundown of what will be in the speech:<\/p>\n
* How to stop thinking like a freelancer.
\n* Defining your staff.
\n* The 7 essential steps to running a business: Planning, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Production, Staff Development\/Training, and Personal Growth.
\n* Learning to delegate (and give up control!)
\n* LLC vs S-Corp vs Corp: What you need to know, where to file, and how to find legal resources.
\n* Securing funding and making a financial plan.
\n* Increasing prices to pay for your bottom line.
\n* Find the right team members. An overview of how to hire, who to hire, and how to keep your employees happy.
\n* Brand recognition: creating a brand and growing a loyal following.
\n* Goal setting: think toward the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This talk is geared towards freelancers who are ready to turn their small business into a full agency. We will go over some of the basics and necessary steps to incorporate a business, and give some tips and advice for freelancers with the entrepreneur bug. A quick rundown of what will be in the speech: … <\/p>\n