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Zen Book Resources

FREELANCE AND HOME BASED BUSINESS

The Web and book resources in this section provide a wealth of information for individuals wanting to work as a freelance or start a home-based business. Also refer to the entrepreneurship resources section.


Researching Global Issues  I  Researching Careers  I  Researching Companies  I  Job Search  I  Finding a Recruiter  I  Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews  I  Training and Financial Aid  I  Networking and Associations  I  Internships  I  Entrepreneurship  I  Freelance and Home-Based Business  I  Starting a Nonprofit  I  How to Start Your Own Life’s Work Support Group  I  Sample “Research Questions List”

Freelance Web Resources 


American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA) 

Helps professional freelance writers advance their writing careers.


Free Lance Bulletin Boards 

Free Lance Bulletin board is a lively place where you can find freelance jobs and opportunities in many different areas.


Freelancer.com 

Freelancer.com is the world's largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by number of users and projects. We connect over 50,758,693 employers and freelancers globally from over 247 countries, regions and territories. Through our marketplace, employers can hire freelancers to do work in areas such as software development, writing, data entry and design right through to engineering, the sciences, sales and marketing, accounting and legal services.


Freelance Writing Gigs 

On this site you’ll find daily job leads for freelance writers including telecommuting, writing, editing, blogging, and publishing jobs. In addition you’ll find business and job tips, articles on writing, social networking opportunities, and more.


Guru 

Guru.com directly connects businesses with freelancers who specialize in over 160 professional categories including: website design, programming, graphic design, business consulting, and administrative support. Professionals seeking work either register as a free (Basic) member or a subscribing (Guru) member.


Society of Professional Journalists 

For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press. Enhance your career through regular contact with other professionals from print, broadcast, online, freelance and trade publications. Membership ranges from $36-$90.00 per year and includes listing in their freelance directory, professional development through national and regional conferences and other programs, access to nearly 250 chapters nationwide, up-to-date industry news and information, and more. 


Sologig.com 

Sologig.com is a niche Web site specializing in connecting contract-to-hire, contractors, freelancers, and consultants with quality employers looking for independent professionals. Registration is free. There’s also no bidding on Sologig—you choose which projects you are interested in and negotiate pricing directly with the employer.


UpWork.com 

Upwork is the largest network of trusted independent professionals. In response, the two friends created a new web-based platform that brought visibility and trust to remote work. It was so successful the two realized other businesses would also benefit from reliable access to a larger pool of proven talent, while workers would enjoy freedom and flexibility to find jobs online. Together they decided to start a company that would deliver on the promise of this technology. Fast-forward to today, that technology is the foundation of Upwork — the leading flexible talent solution. With millions of jobs posted on Upwork annually, independent professionals are earning money by providing companies with over 5,000 skills across more than 70 categories of work.


Writers Weekly 

WritersWeekly.com is one of the oldest and most respected sites on freelance writing. There you will find a wealth of resources for writers including freelance job listings, e-courses, articles, and listings of new paying markets for freelance writers around the world.
 

Writers Write 

Writers Write is a free Internet resource for getting published online. From finding out where and how to submit your work to tracking your submissions, writers can find it all on this Web site. Includes job listings, writer's guidelines, chat, message boards, book reviews and classified ads.
 


Home-Based Business Web Resources
 

Business Know-How 

Business Know-How provides practical information tools and resources for starting, growing and managing small and home-based businesses.


Home Business® Magazine 

Home Business Magazine provides resources and articles, for individuals wanting to start a Home-Based Business.


My Own Business Institute

Programs, certifications and course for the home-based business entrepreneur from Santa Clara University.

  

Nolo Press Solo Entrepreneur and Small Business Resources

Running your solo business can be complicated. Nolo Press has an abundance of products to help you every step of the way, from legal forms and contracts, to business planning and sales agreements, and much much more.


Power Home Biz 

Website filled with resources, tools, tips and advice for home business entrepreneurs.

Freelance Books

  

  1. Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements. Stephen Fishman.
  2. The Copywriter's Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide To Writing Copy That Sells. Robert W. Bly.
  3. The Freelance Introvert: Work the Way You Want Without Changing Who You Are. Tom Albrighton.
  4. The Freelance Manifesto: A Field Guide for the Modern Motion Designer. Joey Korenman.
  5. The Freelance Way: Best Business Practices, Tools & Strategies for Freelancers. Robert Vlach.
  6. The Freelancer's Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Have the Career of Your Dreams—On Your Terms. Sara Horowitz. 
  7. Getting Started in Consulting. Weiss, Alan. 
  8. The Gig Economy: The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time Off, and Financing the Life You Want. Diane Mulcahy.
  9. Guerrilla Marketing for Consultants: Breakthrough Tactics for Winning Profitable Clients. Levinson, Jay Conrad and Michael W. McLaughlin.
  10. How to Survive & Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself without Selling Your Soul. Michels, Caroll.
  11. Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments. Glatzer, Jenna. 
  12. Million Dollar Consulting: The Professional's Guide to Growing a Practice. Weiss, Alan. 
  13. Secrets of a Freelance Writer: How to Make $100,000 a Year or More. Bly, Robert W.
  14. So, You Want to Join the Gig Economy...Now What?: Tales From a Freelance Veteran. Gretchen E. Hartke.
  15. Solo: How to Work Alone (and Not Lose Your Mind). Rebecca Seal. 
  16. Taking the Leap: Building a Career as a Visual Artist. Cay Lang.
  17. Ultimate Guide to Being a Freelance Fashion Designer: Find Clients, Present Your Portfolio, and Negotiate Rates. Heidi Sew. 
  18. The Well-Fed Writer: Financial Self-Sufficiency as a Commercial Freelancer in Six Months or Less. Peter Bowerman.
  19. Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Gig Workers of All Types. Fishman, Stephen. 
  20. Writer's Digest Handbook of Magazine Article Writing: A Practical Guide to Selling Your Pitches, Crafting Strong Articles, & Earning More Bylines. Kerrie Flanagan and Angela Mackintosh. 



Home-Based Business Books

  

  1. 30 Days To Start and Grow Your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business: A Step-By-Step Guide to Launch, Attract Clients, and Make a Profit. Kristin Morrison. 
  2. Crushing YouTube: How to Start a YouTube Channel, Launch Your YouTube Business and Make Money. Joseph Hogue.
  3. eBay Business All-in-One For Dummies. Marsha Collier. 
  4. eBay For Dummies. Marsha Collier.
  5. The Essential Habits Of 6-Figure Bloggers: Secrets of 17 Successful Bloggers You Can Use to Build a Six-Figure Online Business. Sally Miller and Rosa Sophia. 
  6. Etsy Excellence: The Simple Guide to Creating a Thriving Etsy Business. Tycho Press.
  7. The Food Truck Handbook: Start, Grow, and Succeed in the Mobile Food Business. David Weber.
  8. Go for No! for Network Marketing. Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz. 
  9. Home Staging for Profit: How to Start a Six Figure Home Staging Business and Begin in 7 Days or Less. Barbara Jennings.
  10. How to Price Crafts and Things You Make to Sell: Successful Craft Business Ideas for Pricing on Etsy, to Stores, at Craft Shows & Everywhere Else. James Dillehay.
  11. How to Start a Home-Based Catering Business. Vivaldo, Denise.
  12. How to Start a Home-Based Children's Birthday Party Business. Peters, Amy Jean.
  13. How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business. Moran, Jill.
  14. How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business. Frazier, Shirley George.
  15. How to Start a Home-Based Personal Chef Business. Vivaldo, Denise.
  16. How to Start a Home-Based Wedding Planning Business. Moran, Jill.
  17. Mastering the Business of Organizing: A Guide to Plan, Launch, Manage, Grow, and Leverage a Profitable, Professional Organizing Business. Anne M. Blumer, CPO.
  18. Rearrange It! - How To Start an Interior Redesign Business. Jennings, Barbara.
  19. The Scribe Method: The Best Way to Write and Publish Your Non-Fiction Book. Tucker Max and Zach Obront.
  20. Sell Your Crafts Online: The Handmaker's Guide to Selling from Etsy, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Shopify, Influencers and More. James Dillehay.
  21. Stitch for Cash: How to Make Money from Your Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, Needlearts and Textile Crafts. James Dillehay. 
  22. The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Freelance Web Design Business. iThemes.
  23. Work at Home Now: The No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Your Perfect Home-Based Job, Avoiding Scams, and Making a Great Living. Christine Durst and Michael Haaren. 

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