SRS009

Hi, I'm Steve and I've been doing some low level design and development for a few years now (no paid work). I wish to start my own freelance design and development business. I'm in full time employment and intend to remain so for the next six years However, 1 January 2020 is when I will (hopefully) leave the rat race and take this up full time, I know this would appear to be a long way off but I intend to spend the time developing my skills through training and providing a free services to small business and charities, in the hope of building a portfolio. I have been trawling the forum and I have found extensive valuable advise and information, but I think I may be suffering from information overload. I want to do things right and have developed a sequence of events I wish to follow to maximise my time and ensure that my business gets the best possible start. I know most of you have been through this process and I would appreciate any feedback or advise. This is it in a nut shell: Market research and understanding the industry. This is the phase I am currently in and as stated I am suffering from massive information overload. I will take my time in this phase I want to ensure I have all of the information and can make clear informed decisions about the direction I want my business to go. Develop the brand. Build the website and develop the marketing and SEO strategy. Provide free services. ​Continuation Training. Thank you for taking the time to read the longest intro ever. I Hope I have not posted in the wrong place and I look forward to your feedback and further discussion. Thanks in advance Steve.