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FITC Mobile: A Mobile Development Conference
September 13 – 14, 2009, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada

Early Bird Pricing Ends July 17, 2009

Toronto, Canada [June 15, 2009] — FITC Mobile brings together the leaders in mobile design and development for a two-day conference, September 13 – 14, 2009, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Aimed at developers and programmers of mobile content, the conference will cover the technical side of development and includes sessions on marketing and finance.

“Mobile is here to stay,” says Shawn Pucknell, Executive Producer of FITC Mobile. “As the need for mobile media grows, so does the need for talented and experienced developers to create new and exciting content.”

FITC Mobile includes two full days of presentations, plus an optional pre-conference workshop on Saturday, September 12, 2009. Sessions will cover a variety of topics related to platforms (Android, Flash Lite, OpenGL, Windows CE), applications (SMS, QR codes, video) and devices (BlackBerry, Palm, iPhone). Confirmed speakers include:

James Eberhardt (Technical Director and Content Developer)
Brandy Gilchrist (Executive, Investor, Mobile Evangelist)
Deborah Hall (Mobile Marketing Strategist)
Scott Janousek (Flash Mobile Design & Development Expert)
Thomas Joos (Mobile Consultant, Flash Life Specialist)
Tony MacDonell (Thought Leader, Rich Internet Application Design & Development)
Colin Mook (ActionScript Expert and Author)
Dom Sagolla (iPhone App Developer)

FITC Mobile is part of Mobile Innovation Week, scheduled for September 13 – 16, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. Details to follow. For the most recent FITC news, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/FITC or visit http://www.fitc.ca/mobile.

FITC Mobile – Tickets Information:
FITC Mobile: A Mobile Development Conference is open to beginner, intermediate and advanced programmers and developers of mobile content. Ticket prices range from $69 (CdN) for an Early Bird Student Conference Pass to $399 for a Regular Conference + Workshop Pass. Discounted early bird prices are in effect until July 17, 2009 after which time the price goes up. Go to http://fitcmobile.eventbrite.com/ to purchase tickets.

FITC Mobile – Dates, Times and Location:
Sunday, September 13 – Monday, September 14, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5 PM
Metro Toronto Convention Center, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada

I had a fabulous time at FITC Toronto! This year I moderated a discussion panel “Reality Cheque: Running a Freelance Business”.

We had a great discussion mainly about how to set your rates, contracts and incorporation. Taxes and how to market yourself were briefly touched upon. Thanks so much to my wonderful panelists Dana DiTomaso LakeStreet Communications , Kendra Gadzala www.gadzala.com, Nadine Lessio nadinelessio.com, and Stacey Mulcahy bitchwhocodes.com. Here are some useful links I wanted to add:

Freelance Switch
http://freelanceswitch.com/

How to Set Rates FAQ (The HTML Writers Guild)
http://www.hwg.org/resources/faqs/ratesFAQ.html

FAQ – GST & Freelancers
http://www.pwac.ca/eventsandresources/faqgst

7 Tips on Quoting Freelance Projects
http://www.wakeuplater.com/freelance-lessons/7-tips-on-quoting-freelance-projects.aspx

How-To Price Freelance Projects Successfully
http://www.instigatorblog.com/price-freelance-projects/2007/10/29/

Canadian Income Tax Calculator 2008
http://lsminsurance.ca/calculators/canada/income-tax/2008

Personal Tax Advisors
http://personaltaxadvisors.ca/

Simple online time tracking, timesheet and reporting software: Harvest
http://www.getharvest.com/

Recommended book:

Web Redesign: Workflow That Works
by Kelly Goto, Emily Cotle

buy from: Amazon.com l Amazon.ca

FITC Chicago 2009
June 22-23, 2009 Chicago, IL USA

“Unfortunately the effects of the current global economic climate have trickled down to FITC and we have made the decision to cancel the FITC Chicago 2009 event scheduled in June. Our apologies to those who were interested in attending this event. Everyone registered for FITC Chicago will receive a full refund, as well as a free ticket to any FITC future event of their choice.”

For more info visit: www.fitc.ca

If you’re a freelancer or even thinking about freelancing you don’t want to miss our panel discussion at FITC Toronto “Reality Cheque: Running a Freelance Business”! 

This session will dive into helpful and practical subject matter that they didn’t teach you in school. We’ll provide you with tips and techniques to help you run a successful freelance business. Topics will include how to set your rates, factoring in taxes, making sure a contract is in your best interest and how to market yourself. So bring along your questions as well.

Panelists include Dana DiTomaso LakeStreet Communications , Kendra Gadzala www.gadzala.com, Nadine Lessio nadinelessio.com, and Stacey Mulcahy bitchwhocodes.com. And I’ll be moderating (Ann-Marie Cheung FlashGoddess.com).

FITC is even offering a special discount for freelancers and those who are out of work or have been recently been laid off, pretty cool!

I’ve been coming to this event for the past 7 years and it has always been great! I can’t wait!

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