The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) is organizing an event titled “Freelancing 101: Be Your Own Boss,” on February 10, at CREATIVA Innovation Hub in Menoufia.

The event targets those who wish to start their own business online and freelancers of different specialties, including graphic design, 3D illustration, voice-over acting, photography, programming, digital marketing, data entry and typing.

The event will shed light on the challenges facing freelancers and how to overcome them to achieve maximum benefit. It will also address several topics, including marketing, client attraction strategies and protection of intellectual property. Freelancers will, also, learn how to get paid as agreed, manage time and increase productivity.

ITIDA was established in 2004. Its mission is to spearhead the development of the local IT industry to increase its global competitiveness, thus contributing to economic growth and the creation of more job opportunities.