I started doing freelance web design work about 2 and half years ago from scratch. Reddit was a huge help along the way. I got a ton of value and have wanted to share what I learned so far in running and managing my business.Below are tools and resources that have helped me level up so far.Learning To CodeW3Schools - HTML & CSSStarted here and went through both HTML and CSS courses twice. Good foundation. A bit dry in terms of the "fun" in the way they teach it.Learn to Code HTML & CSS | Shay HoweA lot more "fun" in the way this course is. Really good course for beginners and advanced stuff.Project ManagementTrelloFree, works well and many templates to play around with to your liking.AsanaFree version and paid version (free is enough for me). I like the interface and due dates. I do my best to keep things simple. This works for me.BascampFree version and paid. Love the company! Did more than I needed it to do.Payment/Invoice SystemsWaveFree, has invoices, recurring monthly invoices and receipt tracking. It's what I've been using the entire time.Fresh BooksPaid, lots of features and need to see if the cost is worth it for you. Love the founder and his outlook on business!Work Agreement / ContractsHelloSignFree version and paid version. Allows us to send pdf documents for e-signatures. Sends a professional signal.Contract KillerOpen-source free contract template. I used this and made it my own.Value PricingBreaking the Time Barrier (book - 1 hr)From the founder of Fresh Books. Great book on going from hourly billing to value pricing. Read it a few times. Reminder to read it again.Pricing Design Work | Chris Do (video - 37mins)Mindset shift to go from hourly billing to value based pricing.SalesSPIN Selling Fieldbook (book)Great book on sales process backed by research. Not manipulative and more based on common sense. We are not for everyone.Fox Sales Legend ProgramProgram on sales for web designers. Brings a group of people with the same goal of improving sales together; accountability. There's probably a bunch of programs. This one works for me.Fox Web School | YouTube ChannelLets you in on how he does things and what works for him. This was helpful for me.EducationThe Freelancers WorkshopPart of Seth Godin's Akimbo workshop. Such a game-changer for me! Helped me refine my craft and business as well as connect with a bunch of other professionals around the world. Highly recommend!Seth Godin Startup School (podcast)"Live recording, hear Seth as he guides thirty entrepreneurs through a workshop exploring how they can build and run their dream business."Rework (book)From the founders of Basecamp. Shifted how I view more things than just business; common sense in many ways.Ok, that's my brain dump for what's been working for me so far. I'd like to wrap it up by sharing that besides doing the work myself and showing up consistently. The second biggest help has been connecting with others. We don't have to do it alone. Accountability goes a long way!FYI, each link is an affiliate link. Lol, just kidding :) see hubwealthy.com/wealthy
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