Larimer County Workforce Center is presenting a series of workshops for Freelancers, Independent Contractors, and the Self-Employed called, “Be Your Own Boss!” Series.

Have you always wondered what it would be like to be your own boss? Does the idea of flexibility and control appeal to you? Are you thinking now is the time to make the leap?

• Equip yourself with information and resources to make a smart decision about taking the leap!
• Don’t waste precious time – learn exactly where you should go and what your first steps are to get started.
• Get expert guidance on critical legal, accounting and marketing matters that will make or break your business.

Date: Tuesday, June 18
Time: 1:00PM – 3:00PM
Instructor: Jacob Castillo, Entrepreneur and Economic Development Manager
Fee:  Free

• ​Discover the 3 Hats you must wear in order to be successful at running your own business
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses in relation to these 3 Hats
• Build a plan for addressing your weaknesses
• Learn about local resources to support you in exploring and pursuing the world of entrepreneurship.

Date: Wednesday July 17, 2013
Time: 8:30AM – 12:30PM
Instructors: Tom Selken, Attorney-at-Law & Kim Homolka/Kathy Dotson, KDragonfly
Fee: $79 includes a 55-page Toolkit

If you have made the leap to being your own boss, start off on the right foot with this class!

• Understand the distinction between being an independent contractor vs. an employee
• Discover the 3 steps for becoming an independent contractor
• Determine your rates
• Learn how to prepare independent contractor agreements
• Receive an introduction on how to market yourself

It is highly recommended that you take the “What Does It Take to Be Your Own Boss?” workshop before attending this class.

Register for "What Does It Take to Be Your Own Boss?", and "The Secrets to Solopreneur Success".