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Freelance, and Business, and Stuff: A Guide for Creatives " is a comprehensive handbook by Amy and Jennifer Hood (founders of Hoodzpah Design

  • Pulse check: 1-10, how stressed am I?
  • Pipeline: How many active leads?
  • Invoices overdue: List them.
  • Hours worked vs. hours paid.
  1. Finances & pricing strategy
  1. Branding & marketing
  • Rates: Calculate living costs + business expenses + desired profit; convert to hourly or package prices.
  • Cash flow: Maintain 1–3 months runway; invoice promptly; follow-up on late payments.
  • Taxes & bookkeeping: Use basic accounting software (QuickBooks, Wave) and save receipts.

3. The Weekly Health Check Dashboard

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