Things to consider before going freelance

 

1.      Are you self motivated?
You will need to be able to motivate yourself to work on your own initiative.

 

 

2.      Are you happy working on your own?
If you are going to be working from home a lot you will need to prepared for the fact that you may be spending a lot of time on your own.

 

 

3.      Are you a good organizer?
Not only will you be doing the work, you will need to plan it, do any administration and accounts required.

 

 

4.      Do you have enough money for the first couple of months?
Unless you hit the ground at a flying start you will need to be prepared that money may be tight at first. Not only will you be trying to build you business, most clients will want at least 30 days payment terms.

 

 

5.      Do you have a plan?
You don't necessarily need a full business plan, but you do need to plan how you plan to get work.

 

Do you have enough experience to go freelance?
It is useful to make sure you have a good grounding in design, so you feel confident to work alone.

 

 

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Life Before Freelancing

 

When I first quit my job as a full-time Product Specialist at one of the World's leading XML software companies, all my friends and family thought I was insane. I was making a lot more money than most people and I didn't work any harder than them. In fact, in my second year of employment, I was making more than either of my parents who had both worked their entire lives in cushy government jobs. So why did I quit? Someone told me about opportunities of freelancing my talents on online job "marketplaces".

 

Steps to Making a Real Living with Freelance Work

 

1. Create a business plan.

2. Market yourself like a real business.

3. Expect promotional expenses.

4. Work specific hours and turn off all distractions.

5. Complete all projects to the best of your ability within a reasonable time frame.

 

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