The Successful Freelancer: How To Become A Freelancer by Istvan Meszaros - HTML preview

1.2. Who I am

My name is Istvan Meszaros. After a few years as a freelance programmer, I took the leap in 2006 to start my own company, blending my freelancing with entrepreneurship. Over the years, my small business has grown, bringing onboard many fantastic team members. Since 2008, we’ve been tackling various fulfilling projects, from developing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems to creating medical software and building online accounting and time management tools. With a compact team at our core, we lean significantly on freelancers. This book draws from my dual perspective of a freelancer and an entrepreneur running a business that collaborates closely with freelancers.

If you have any questions or suggestions about this book, or if you'd simply like to chat, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at istvan@planarty.com. I’d love to hear from you!

1.3. Who This Book is For

This book serves as your guide if you are:

 currently in a traditional job and contemplating a switch to

freelancing;

 a student looking to jumpstart your career as a freelancer or

already at the beginning of your freelance journey;

 someone who has been out of work for some time or you've

recently lost your job;

 on a career break; or

 retired and considering a freelance career.

The blueprint aims to provide you with all the essential knowledge and tools to smoothly transition into freelancing.