Book Review: Solo Success
It’s hard to find really good books on freelancing. Most are written by people who just want to write a book rather than provide helpful information.
Solo Success: 100 Tips for Becoming a $100,000-a-Year Freelancer
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Why do I like this book? Mostly because Perlstein comes off as an honest guy who genuinely wants to help other freelancers. He didn’t write the book to brag about how much money he makes or simply to create a trophy piece to wave in front of potential clients. He shares loads of practical know-how about the day-to-day issues you’ll face when you set up shop as a freelancer.
He covers all the basics, such as creating business cards, setting up files, and finding the right office space. And he moves through essential subjects such as setting your rates, getting clients, client management, and billing and collections. Read more
