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Ditch the 9-5 with this free freelancer's handbook

By Creative Bloq Staff

Learn the secrets of running a successful design business with the Freelancers Bible.

The Freelancer's Bible from Route 1 Print gives you the knowledge to make your design business a success

The Freelancer's Bible from Route 1 Print gives you the knowledge to make your design business a success

If you are considering ditching your day job to join the country's growing legions of freelance designers, or have already made those tentative first steps into going it alone, it can be an exciting and terrifying prospect.

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