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Freelancing Career
At some point in their career, many people consider taking their career in a freelance direction. There are pros and cons to doing so, but it’s the freedom of doing the work you want that attracts so many. If you’re thinking about launching a
Start Off with a Side Hustle
If you’re currently employed, suddenly dumping your job to start freelancing usually isn’t ideal. If you’re lucky, you already have some valuable contacts that can get you started in the
“Freelancing is one of the fastest, most affordable, and easiest ways to get started working from home, especially if you offer services in a skill you already excel at. In some ways,
freelance sits in between entrepreneurship and employment. – Randy Duermyer – thebalance.com”
Find the Right Places to Advertise Your Skills
Knowing how to promote your skills is essential for finding clients. It’s a good idea to have your own website or social media pages, of course, but there are also various appropriate places to advertise your services. Online, you will find that there are sites that cater to a huge range of skills, but it’s often best to find those that are specifically for your skillset. People will choose to hire AV freelancers with AV Junction for an event, rather than look at a generic
Create a Business Plan
When people decide to launch a
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Build Yourself a Brand
You should also make sure you build a brand for your business. It might be built around you as a person, or you might give your business a different name and make it a little less personal. This is a good idea if you might ever think of selling your business in the future. To build your brand, work on your online presence and know how you want to come across to prospective clients.
Starting a freelancing career is not an easy road, so before quitting your job, consider if you have the contacts and in-demand skills to make a go of it.
Tweet ThisIf you want to start a freelance career, don’t expect it to happen overnight. You need to be prepared to put in the effort.
Freelance to Freedom is the book on how individuals can reconstruct their life to create financial and time freedom.