for freelancers, consultants and visionaries

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OK - let's assume that you are either frustrated looking for a traditional J.O.B. or for whatever reason feel it is time to work for yourself and realize your dream. Ah, the heady wine of freedom! Rewarding, exciting, fantastic... with a few minor drawbacks (for example, you don't get paychecks anymore). But once you try this, you may never want a job again. Not for everyone, although one statistic states that about 20% of American workers already are freelancers.

Needless to say the safest way to start is to throttle this up while working a nice, safe job. And needless to say a whole lot of nice, safe jobs are not so safe anymore. So if you are out looking, why not consider figuring out what you would love to do... really love to do... and going after it. You only live once. Do Not Waste Your Life!!!!

Here are a few good starters, and needless to say this is not just for techies and geeks...

 Mid Atlantic Consultants     http://www.maconsultants.com

Unit of 1 is a group of freelancers who meet each month to network and offer mutual support. Check out their web site for good information and ideas for the newcomer or for the seasoned freelancer. They have excellent articles and discussions.

Unit of 1      http://www.unitof1.com

PANMA, the Philadelphia Area New Media Association, is a group of consultants, freelancers, students and others who share a mutual interest in web design and the "new media". They have a web site and a lively email discussion group. They meet frequently for social and networking events as well as for technical seminars.

PANMA (Philadelphia Area New Media Association)      http://www.panma.org

The National Speakers Association is an excellent resource for you if you are a professional public speaker, or if you are involved with public speaking in your profession. They are also a great networking opportunity for vendors who offer products or services of value to speakers. There is a local Mid-Atlantic chapter of NSA that meets in Conshohocken. Check the national web site and inquire about the local organization. This organization is not to be confused with Toastmasters, which is essentially for people who wish to learn public speaking. NSA is an organization for people who are professional speakers, and for vendors who support their efforts. Check this out! The folks are professional, friendly and helpful:

National Speakers Association
http://www.nsaspeaker.com

National Speakers Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
http://www.nsamidatlantic.org

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