10 must-know business tips for games industry freelancers
summary
Ten concrete, actionable rules for game freelancers: treat yourself as a business, build a focused portfolio, and use QuickBooks invoicing with due dates and late fees so payments arrive faster; always sign a written contract covering revisions, rights, and payment terms; vet clients by money/project/client before saying yes; keep redundant backups via Backblaze or Carbon Copy Cloner and inventory licenses; manage tasks in Asana/Wunderlist; track expenses for taxes (hire an accountant if needed); consider LLC/S‑corp for liability; keep a separate workspace and a sustainable side gig.
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chapters (15)
- 0:00Freelancing in games intro
- 1:12Freelancers as businesses
- 2:37Professional portfolio tips
- 4:01Finding quality clients
- 5:48Importance of contracts
- 7:13Money management tips
- 8:37Invoicing and payments
- 10:25Backup gear strategies
- 12:11Task management tips
- 13:15Finding side gigs
- 14:17Dedicated workspace
- 15:44Evaluating business advice
- 17:11Taxes and legal structures
- 19:42Single client risks
- 21:08Summary and final advice
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