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Rules of Engagement for freelancers - war or peace?

The September Gauteng SAFREA meeting will take place on Tuesday, 7 September 2010, at Doppio Zero in The Firs, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 5pm-8pm. Scheduled guest speaker Georgina Guedes, SAFREA exco member and freelance writer, will speak on 'Rules Of Engagement'.

"It sounded so good when we first made contact. Somewhere along the line, it turned into more work with extra requirements, but the client expects to pay the same fee. How did it all go so horribly wrong?" If you have ever asked this question, then this talk is for you.

Whether you are new to the world of freelancing or a hardened professional with years of client management under your belt, every now and then you'll get thwacked with a brief or a client that gets completely out of hand. Everyone will tell you that everything has to be agreed upfront and written into a contract, but how do you account for every eventuality?

Georgina has formulated a list of questions to clarify the brief, the process and the delivery. You can't patch every chink in your freelancing armour, but you can make a good attempt. Although she is a writer, Georgina will be sure to touch on matters relevant to anyone playing in the freelancing space - so photographers, designers and copywriters will derive equal value from the presentation.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Clive Lotter on moc.liamg@rettol.evilc.

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