Change of Roles: Transformation from Employee to Freelancer

After taking the step myself and learning a lot about running a freelancing business I want to help others by offering combined information on some important subjects such as what to expect, what to avoid, what the challenges are and how to face them. The course is meant to encourage you and to help you to have a successful and healthy work-life-balance.



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Employees thinking about dropping out and to become freelancers
Freelancers starting in the translation industry.
Experienced freelancers looking for possibly new information about running the business

This course gives an introduction how to start a freelancing business and what responsibilities come along with setting up a business of one’s own. You will learn techniques how to deal with the new tasks, benefits, drawbacks, responsibilities and the huge workload that awaits you.

- Why start freelancing
- What are the new responsibilities
- How to handle them
- How to remain on track
- How to run the business itself

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Virtual platform system requirements

For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
• Required: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

For Mac®-based Users:

• Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 – Leopard® or newer
• Required: Safari™ 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Google™ Chrome™ 5.0 or newer (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled)
• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Required: Intel processor (1GB of RAM or better recommended)

To Use VoIP (microphone and speakers or headset):

• Required: Fast Internet connection (384 kbps or more recommended)
• Required: speakers or headset (USB headset recommended)
• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

Recommendations

• For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended.
• For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers.
• We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course.

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Vincent Staude    View feedback | View all courses

Bio: I have worked for over 21 years as an employed bilingual secretary for various corporations including ANZ Bank, the legal firm Oppenhoff & Rädler and KPMG; I have also served as a project assistant for both AT&T and Lufthansa Systems. I started to work as a part-time freelance translator in 2008. In 2011, I founded my own company in order to work full-time as a freelancer and enjoy an ever more diversified working life.