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Freelance Fundamentals for Beginners (Skillshare)

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Want to learn how to become a freelancer but don't know where to start? Then this course is for you! Whether you are a architectural designer, graphics designer, doing copyrighting, fiver and many other forms of freelance work, there are fundamentals that hold true across them all. In this course we will go over the basics steps to launch and grow your freelance business.

Our first project is to create a business name and personal goals for your new freelancing work. Create and share your logo. Share with others your experience in negotiating deals. We all learn and grow together.

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