1. 1. Freelancer F*ck Ups Dont Make My Mistakes!Matt SchiffmanUX Designer / Developer / Technologist #sxmistakeshttp://is.gd/freelancemistakes@darrownet darrownet.com
2. 2. Freelancer F*ck Ups Dont Make My Mistakes!Matt SchiffmanUX Designer / Developer / Technologist #sxmistakeshttp://is.gd/freelancemistakes@darrownet darrownet.com
3. 3. as a freelancer I...
4. 4. as a freelancer I... pay higher taxes :|
5. 5. as a freelancer I... pay higher taxes :| 7.5% FICA/Medicare
6. 6. as a freelancer I... pay higher taxes :| 7.5% FICA/Medicare 0.35% NYC MCTMT WTF?!
7. 7. as a freelancer I... pay higher taxes :| 7.5% FICA/Medicare 0.35% NYC MCTMT WTF?! dont enjoy stability as compared to my fulltime counterparts
8. 8. as a freelancer I... pay higher taxes :| 7.5% FICA/Medicare 0.35% NYC MCTMT WTF?! dont enjoy stability as compared to my fulltime counterparts rarely enjoy common workplace benets
9. 9. as a freelancer I... can write off work related expenses(tax breaks!)
10. 10. as a freelancer I... can write off work related expenses(tax breaks!) enjoy professional latitude YES!
11. 11. as a freelancer I... can write off work related expenses(tax breaks!) enjoy professional latitude YES! can deal with the morning commute on myown terms
12. 12. My mistakes... Youre not a lawyer (unless youre a lawyer)
13. 13. My mistakes... Youre not a lawyer (unless youre a lawyer) wrote my own SOWs (Statements of Work)
14. 14. My mistakes... Youre not a lawyer (unless youre a lawyer) wrote my own SOWs (Statements of Work) attached my signature without consultingan attorney
15. 15. My mistakes... Youre not a lawyer (unless youre a lawyer) Keep an attorney on retainer
16. 16. My mistakes... Youre not a lawyer (unless youre a lawyer) Keep an attorney on retainer Keep them in the loop when you initiate newbusiness and execute contracts
17. 17. My mistakes...You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do.
18. 18. My mistakes...You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do. vision channeling letting afrmation deneproject concepts and their execution
19. 19. My mistakes...You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do. vision channeling letting afrmation deneproject concepts and their execution stitching let third party contractors denemy efcacy and execution
20. 20. My mistakes...Dont be a yes manyour client will roll over youyes sir may I have anotherbad idea please
21. 21. My mistakes...You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do. dene yourself as the expert
22. 22. My mistakes...You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do. dene yourself as the expert show and tell manage outside vendorswith examples and prototypes
23. 23. My mistakes...One trick ponies end up inserious trouble. Seriously.
24. 24. My mistakes...One trick ponies end up inserious trouble. Seriously. consolidated most of my professionalattention on one client and business sector
25. 25. My mistakes...One trick ponies end up inserious trouble. Seriously. consolidated most of my professionalattention on one client and business sector focused my skills on one platform/specialty
26. 26. My mistakes...One trick ponies end up inserious trouble. Seriously. Try to bill at least two clients within thesame billing cycle
27. 27. My mistakes...One trick ponies end up inserious trouble. Seriously. Try to bill at least two clients within thesame billing cycle Keep learning and stay on top of the latesttechnology and trends
28. 28. My mistakes... Some good resources...
29. 29. My mistakes... Realize when it just becomestoo much
30. 30. My mistakes... Realize when it just becomestoo much perceived irrational client demands as astandard practice
31. 31. My mistakes... Realize when it just becomestoo much perceived irrational client demands as astandard practice became addicted to the prospects of mybusiness and its needs
32. 32. My mistakes... Realize when it just becomestoo much
33. 33. My mistakes... Realize when it just becomestoo much Lay down the law
34. 34. My mistakes... Realize when it just becomestoo much Lay down the law Dont take on more work than you canhandle sub-contract if necessary
35. 35. My mistakes... Realize when it just becomestoo much
36. 36. My mistakes... Realize when it just becomestoo much Lay down the law Dont take on more work than you canhandle sub-contract if necessary Dont alienate your support system
37. 37. Freelancer F*ck UpsDont Make MyMistakes!Matt SchiffmanUX Designer / Developer / Technologist #sxmistakeshttp://is.gd/freelancemistakes@darrownet darrownet.com