If you're a creative solopreneur, you're probably seeking business guidance, inspiration  and a kick in the pants to jump-start your marketing efforts. Good news: you can get all that -- from expert speakers who've been there -- at the second annual Creative Freelancer Conference presented by HOW and Marketing Mentor. We've just opened registration, so make your plans now to join us in San Diego, August 26 to 28.

A few program highlights:

• The exceptionally talented solopreneur Petrula Vrontikis will help you answer the question, "What does your freelance business want to be when it grows up?"
• June Walker, a tax consultant who works with independent professionals, will share strategies for minimizing and simplifying your taxes
• Communication guru and blogger extraordinaire Colleen Wainright will give you "astoundingly simple" strategies for making social media work as a free marketing tool
• Plus, we've added in-depth post-conference workshops that will guide you in setting your pricing structure and developing a customized and targeted marketing plan you can start using right away.

Check out the full program here. Really, there's no better time to invest a couple of intensive days in making your solo biz all it can be.