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Introduction
Team up with FreshBooks to teach your students how to track time, manage projects, capture expenses, and invoice like a pro. FreshBooks for Education helps you prepare your students with the real-world business skills and basic accounting knowledge needed to thrive in an entrepreneurial economy.
Resources
Teach your students how to track time, manage projects, capture expenses, and invoice like a pro. Pick and choose which resources work best for your class.
- [NEW] Infographic: How to Set Your Rate
- Classroom Materials, 4 modules with exercises
- Infographic: Getting Paid for your Passion
- Presentation slides: Invoicing & Getting Paid
- Student handout: Invoicing & Getting Paid
- Ebook: Becoming a Super Successful Creative Entrepreneur
Curated Content for Educators
1. How to set their rate
- Infographic: How to Set Your Rate
- TakingĀ https://www.freshbooks.co
https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/determine-your-rate-earn-your-worth-free-ebook
- Whatās Your Rate? Determine How Much to Charge Clients Using This StrategyĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/how-much-to-charge-clients
- Breaking the Time BarrierĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/assets/other/Breaking-the-Time-Barrier.pdf
2. How to know if a project is worth taking
- Yea or Nay: How to Decide Whether a Project is Worth TakingĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/project-worthĀ
- Please note: We have an eBook on Projects currently in production. Scheduled for publication at the end of this month.
3. Reality of being an entrepreneur
- Transform YourselfĀ FromĀ a Tortured Artist to a Thriving Creative [Free eBook]Ā https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/pricing-strategy-hourly-rate
- Advice from a Freelance Writer: āItās Not You. Itās Your Accounting SoftwareāĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/accounting-software-writerĀ
- My Past Life as a Small Business Owner: What Iād Do DifferentlyĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/do-differently-small-businessĀ
- Roundup: Advice Iād Give Myself in Year 1 of My Business (note: not yet live, will be published July 23)Ā Ā https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/first-year-in-businessĀ
- Andy J. Miller to Creative Professionals: Donāt Undersell YourselfĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/andy-j-miller-creative-undersell
- Andy J. Miller: How to Break Through Creative AnxietyĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/andy-j-miller-creative-anxietyĀ
4. Tips on creating invoices, contracts, estimates
- 12 Silly Invoicing Mistakes That a Cloud Accounting Solution Will Save YouĀ FromĀ Making [Infographic]Ā https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/invoicing-mistakes-infographicĀ
- 7 Components of a Great Project Estimate [Infographic]Ā https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/great-project-estimateĀ
- 6 Simple Steps for Creating an Impactful Freelance AgreementĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/impactful-freelance-agreement
5. Hear from entrepreneurs
- Meet Teresa, a Freelancer Who Uses Time Tracking to Help Effectively Measure Her Productivity and Determine Her RatesĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/teresa-time-tracking-case-studyĀ
- Meet Bethany, a Web & Graphic Designer Who Uses a Cloud Accounting Mobile App to Manage Her Business on the GoĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/case-study-bethany-cloud-accounting-mobile-appĀ
- Meet Mike, a Photographer Whoās Grown His Client Base with the Support of an Accounting SolutionĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/client-base-mike-calabro-case-studyĀ
- Meet Lisa of Next Chapter Consulting, Who Took the Leap into Freelancing & Now Owns a Six-Figure BusinessĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/customer-stories-marketing-consultantĀ
- Meet Sam, a Freelance Creative, Who Saves 5 Hours a Week on Paperwork Using a Simple Accounting SolutionĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/freelance-creative-sam-whiteĀ
- Meet Ryan, Who Found an Accounting Solution That Gives Him More Time to Be CreativeĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/case-study-accounting-solution-bells-designĀ
- Meet Luke, a Photographer, Who Was Sold on the Simplicity of FreshBooksĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/case-study-photography-business-luke-cleland
- Meet Gregory, an Architectural Photographer, Who Built a Better Business Using FreshBooksĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/case-study-time-managementĀ
- Meet Sandra-Lee, a Photographer, Who Learned Good Accounting Builds Great Client RelationshipsĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/case-study-freelance-photographyĀ
6. Importance of mentors
- 8 Ways for Freelancers to Find Their TribeĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/freelancers-tribeĀ
- Having Business Mentors is Key for Success as a LeaderĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/business-mentors-key-successĀ
- Great Read: Tim Ferrissās Tribe of MentorsĀ
7. Importance of time management
- What I Learned After Tracking Every Minute of My Working Days for One WeekĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/time-tracking-experimentĀ
- Discover Your Workplace Productivity Style [Free eBook]Ā https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/workplace-productivity-quiz
8. How to talk about money
- A 7-Step Guide to Getting Paid Fast [Free eBook]Ā https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/getting-paid-fast-ebookĀ
- Itās Time to Get Over the Fear of Money TalkĀ https://www.freshbooks.com/blog/money-talk
Need resources or content on a different topic? Let Mudita know at: mshekhawat@freshbooks.com
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