Laurie Rozakis
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"Laurie Rozakis" is a writer of the Complete Idiot's Guides/Complete Idiots books and an expert on writing, grammar, usage, and test preparation. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University in 1973; her Master of Arts (postgraduate)/Master of Arts from Hofstra in 1975; and her PhD from the State University of New York in 1984.

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Get a great accountant or [take a] community college course and learn software programs like Quicken to keep your books, ... You skip this aspect of the business, and you'll be very sorry.

Know thyself. Really think this through before you make a commitment to a lifestyle and work style you just may not be suited for.

[One of the most important decision you'll have to make before fully committing to running a freelance business is to determine if this type of lifestyle matches your personality.] Know thyself, ... Really think this through before you make a commitment to a lifestyle and work style you just may not be suited for.

A lot of people go into freelancing thinking, 'I've got the talent.' What they need to realize is a lot of people have talent. What makes a successful freelance business is how strong your client list is.