Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49

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About this course

The fourth course in the Building Your Freelancing Career specialization includes an overview of laws surrounding freelance work and how to navigate them, how to prepare for taxes, intellectual property considerations, and how to protect one's work through legally sound contracts and agreements. CalArtians who do not see a "Sponsored by CalArts" notice when enrolling are encouraged to access this course and the specialization by joining through the Coursera for CalArts program linked in the course/specialization FAQ.

What you'll learn

understanding freelance work laws
tax preparation for freelancers
intellectual property considerations
creating contracts and agreements

Course objectives

to equip freelancers with legal knowledge for their business
to prepare freelancers for taxation issues
to enhance skills in contract creation

Skills you'll gain

creative careers financial planning intellectual property freelancing freelance business business management self-employment contract law taxes legal agreements

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