Going freelance is a big step but an exciting journey for you and your career. But where do you start? Going Freelance is a step-by-step guide for anyone thinking of setting up a freelance business. Whether you have recently left your job, looking to set up as a sole trader, would like the freedom to work from home or be self employed and your own boss, this guide will help you set up as freelance business successfully. Written in a practical style, with jargon free expert advice, top tips and real life case studies from successful freelancers that will help you successfully set up a freelance business. Plus a wealth of knowledge and detailed guides to freelance businesses from Startups.co.uk the UK's no.1 website for start-ups. All the essential advice for setting up and going freelance including: The legalities of setting up freelance Creating the right working environment Managing your time and workload Organising your finances and cash flow Pitching and winning new clients Managing client relationships Surviving your first year Startups.co.uk is the most popular independent website for anyone starting a business in the UK. Launched in 2000 by a successful entrepreneur, it offers unrivalled advice and inspiration from leading entrepreneurs and professionals to over 150,000 people every month. Startups publishes this series of small business books to offer you more detailed help and advice. At Startups, we're as passionate about small business as you are. www.startups.co.uk

If blockbusters make money no matter how bad they are, then why not make a good one for a change? How can 3-D be the future of cinema when it's been giving audiences a headache for over a hundred years? Why pay to watch films in cinemas that don't have a projectionist but do have a fast-food stand? And, in a world where Sex and the City 2 was a hit, what are film critics even for? Outspoken, opinionated and hilariously funny, The Good, The Bad and The Multiplex is a must for anyone who has ever sat in an undermanned, overpriced cinema and wondered: 'How the hell did things get to be this terrible?'

Welcome to the world of Engrish, which finds its greatest expression in Japanese and Chinese signs, products, manuals, T-shirts and restaurant menus. Now a cultural phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, Engrish consists of curious misspellings, doubtful abbreviations and jarring word-for-word translations. Fancy a Pocari Sweat soft drink or a Collon chocolate bar? Or perhaps you need some of that Horny face cream? The Joys of Engrish is a hugely entertaining collection of the funniest and most bizarre examples of this delightful alternate-reality version of the English language. Please make sure you enjoy your pleasant with vigor!

"My Japanese Husband Thinks I'm Crazy: The Comic Book" is the autobiographical misadventures of a native Texan freelancer and her Japanese "salaryman" husband: in comic book form. From earthquakes and crowded trains, to hilarious cultural faux pas, this comic explores the joys of living and working abroad, intercultural marriages, and trying to make a decent pot roast on Thanksgiving.