Saturday, October 28, 2017

make yourself good free lancer

So you’re reading this because you want to become a freelancer. You’ve thought about what you want to freelance in, you’ve got a couple of useful email addresses and you’ve even bought yourself some sweatpants that will look great with your slippers.

So you’re ready to dump that job and get cracking on your first assignment, right?
Wrong.
 Successful free lancer

Your first few days, weeks and months are probably going to be challenging, and likely to take everything you’ve got.

Let’s be clear here, because what I did - what made me successful - was done BEFORE I went freelance, not after. Granted, my path to the flexible profession was abnormal. Having decided in college that “normal jobs” weren’t my thing, I used time in between studying and a karaoke bar job to set myself up. But when you read how I made the transition, you’ll realize that if you have any experience in your field at all, you’ve got it easier than I did. Just always remember that becoming a successful freelancer doesn’t begin the day you quit your job, but the day you decide it’s the lifestyle for you.
As a freelancer you’re your own boss, and that entails a lot of mundane tasks that require good judgement on how you go about doing things. Some of these tips are going to appear as common sense, but they may be the reminder you need to refine your work process. I hope you’re able to pick some value in these tips, no matter where you’re at with your freelance career. 

Ten Tips of become good free lancer,

1. Use a contract on every project

2. Always get a down payment

3. Don’t be afraid to say “no”

4. Focus your freelance business

5. Showcase the work you want to take on

6. Be transparent with your client

7. Write, write, write

8. Focus on the now

9. Know your numbers

10. Split your income for taxes and savings

 

 

 

 

 

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