Congrats on taking the initiative; working for yourself can be a scary adventure. Before you quit your job, establish and prepare a plan. Confront your fears of taxes, insurance, invoicing and saving money. Planning for day to day life, retirement, and vacations doesn't have to be difficult. I'll walk you through the plan I used, give you tips and tricks I've learned along the way, and discuss methods I'm currently still using.
Free High Fives will be provided at the end of the talk.
Mike Kivikoski is a UI Designer & Developer who runs the boutique design studio Atedrake, located in Somerville, MA and, is a part of the business collective Fringe. Since going out on his own, he has had the opportunity to work with clients such as AstraZeneca, BMC Software, Cuppow, Democratic National Convention, Fidelity, Island Creek Oysters, and Pretty Things Beer & Ale.
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