The web presence and portfolio film helps get you noticed. Before discussing how to get and work with clients, including developing pitches (covered in the next chapter), it’s important to know how much you should be charging for your work. It’s one thing to do a pro bono project for a nonprofit, but if you undersell yourself with a client you won’t be able to stay in business. Knowing how much to charge, thinking about different ways to generate income, submitting invoices, and planning for your taxes all revolves around the daily operations of your business.

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