Are you interested in freelancing in graphic design, web design, filmmaking, audio  recording, animation, music business, or multi-media?  Want to learn more about freelancing in general?  Many jobs and small businesses are born out of freelancing and subcontracting in today’s 21st century economy.  Come find out how to freelance like a professional, get business and parlay freelancing into starting your own business when the time is right.  Have you got what it takes? Hear from others who have walked the path before you. Learn from their experience, mistakes, successes and failures.  You will also learn more about HCC pathways to pursue additional knowledge, resources and expertise in media arts & technology and in starting and running your own business.  Also welcome, aspiring and existing entrepreneurs who want to meet those who are already freelancing and can help you in these areas!

Featured Topics:

• Getting Set Up to Freelance – Open your dba;  Open your bank account;  Get your sales Tax ID;  Generate a plan of attack – Freelancing Business Plan.
• Are You Cut Out to be a Freelancer?  Hear about it from those who have done it:  Time, Money, Support System and Commitment.
• Steps to Start and Run your Business – Hear from Media Arts and Technology Business Owners (Filmmaking and Graphic Design):  Writing a Business Plan; Developing your Corporate Identity Package; Marketing Yourself…..
• Presentation Power – In the increasingly-digital marketplace, your ability to quickly connect, capture attention, and influence behavior has become one of the most important skill sets in business. Attention spans have decreased. Expectations have increased. Yet, clients must first buy into you before they buy into ideas.  Get an overview on developing your personal skills in the following areas, presentations, leadership and business building, including: personal branding, customer service and sales and negotiation.
• Freelancing Opportunities for Students – Multiple projects and opportunities will be presented for freelancing in graphic design, web design, filmmaking, audio recording, animation, music business and multi-media.  Learn how you could be chosen to capitalize on opportunities arising this fall and next spring.

Register Now!
Fee: $25 / $30 for walk-ins
Includes light refreshments

FREE for HCC Students/Faculty and the first 10 veterans

Featured Speakers

                                                          

Dr. Jimmy Adams, Director of the Media Arts & Technology Center of Excellence for Houston Community College System.  Dr. Adams has over 30 years of experience in higher education administration, business management, and visual communications and he has owned his own graphic design company.

Erik Calderon, Owner FLMC Films, 2016 HCC Newspring Business PlanCompetition Alumni, 2016 HCC Northwest College Student of the Year

Jonathan Sprinkles,  Owner Presentation Power.  15+ years of experience coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs, executives, healthcare professionals, and sales professionals. The author of 13 books, including two international bestsellers, Jonathan Sprinkles, “Your Connection Coach” is a proven thought leader on the psychology of Connection—the force that drives engagement, loyalty, and profitability.

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Houston Community College’s Center for Entrepreneurship offers education and training in collaboration with local business mentors and economic entities. We equip start-up entrepreneurs and existing business owners with the tools and relationships needed for success in today’s challenging economy. www.hccbizconnect.org