WordPress As A Business

Understand the do’s and don’ts of running a freelance WordPress business. Learn what tools to use to handle clients, from the initial lead email/phone call, to the final invoice getting paid. Understand the important components of a contract, and how to create them. You may be freelance, but business is business. Organize your finances and keep business funds separate. Learn how to use tools to help you with managing your business, even some that are available on your WordPress website. What are the Pros and cons of outsourcing. And finally, when to say no.

This Session is for: Anyone

The Audience will learn: Information and tools to use so new businesses and freelancers will learn how to start their businesses the right way. And they’ll gain insight into what to do, but also what not to do.

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About sara cannon

Hello! I am a seasoned UI / UX designer, former business owner, creative director, and passionate about everything design & WordPress. Designing since 1998, i'm thrilled to have worked with some amazing clients such as Disney Publishing, City University of New York, InsideClimate News, Chalkbeat, Birmingham Museum of Art, Recode, VentureBeat, The Getty, The Arc, Disney Streaming Services, Elad Gill, and Flickr. I love using my problem-solving and creative skills to lead designs toward success and innovation. I have been extensively public speaking since 2009. I deeply believe in the spirit of open source and enjoy teaching Typography, Design, User Experience, Accessibility & more. I love making the internet a more beautiful place at my home office in Birmingham, AL with my husband, daughter, and a menagerie of pets.