HOW Collections: Freelance Column 2011

WHAT'S INSIDE:

ARE YOU EXCITED
Freelancing means occasionally taking on work that isn't particularly exciting. Three freelance pros tell why you shouldn't turn down those boring projects.

FINDING YOUR FOCUS
You've heard the advice: Choose a target market for your design business. But it's a scary prospect to commit to one line of work. Here's how to find the right fit for you.

MAKING THE MOVE
If you're thinking of ditching your current job and starting a freelance business, here are 6 steps you should take now to plan and prepare for a successful launch.

THE BUDGET GAME
Do you experience a rush of anxiety when you send a prospect your proposal, hoping the price you agonized over isn't too high? Here's how to play the numbers game and win.