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“Freelance to Agency: How To Make The Leap This talk is geared towards freelancers who are ready to turn their small business into a full agency. We will go over some of the basics and necessary steps to incorporate a business, and give some tips and advice for freelancers with the entrepreneur bug. This talk is a bit different from many “”how to start a business”” talks, as we will discuss some of the critical support systems needed, and mindset changes that need to take place, when shifting your company from a freelance business to a full agency. A quick rundown of what will be in the speech:

How to stop thinking like a freelancer.

Defining your staff.

Learning to delegate.

LLC vs S-Corp vs Corp: What you need to know, where to file, and how to find legal resources.

Finding the right support system of professionals to get your business started on the right foot.

Increasing prices to pay for your bottom line.

Find the right team members. An overview of how to hire, who to hire, and how to keep your employees happy.

Things to consider when seeking out an office, or location to headquarter your business.

Goal setting: think toward the future.”