You can freelance by combining your professional and personal lives. You can relax in your favorite beanbag in your bedroom and do the things you love. It is possible to get paid for something you would prefer to do for free. Although it sounds great, there are some important prerequisites. It is not possible for everyone to become a successful freelancer. This takes time. This article will discuss the basics of starting a freelancing career.
Starting:
Start by identifying your skills and creating a profile.
a) Skill:
Freelancing is a business that relies on skill. Your ability to project your skills and determines whether you are eligible to receive a salary. You need to identify what you’re good at so you can find people who need your skill. You may need to practice your skills before you can confidently market it. This is why you should quit your job and start working as a freelancer.
b) Profile:
Your profile will show that you are a skilled writer, designer, developer, or voice-over artist. Your profile is like a business card that you give to potential clients. Your profile is what will make you stand out. Your profile is what clients will see. Give examples of your past projects and explain why you should be chosen over others. You must create a portfolio if you offer more than one service.
Bidding:
Once you have identified your skills and created a profile that is appealing, it’s time to begin looking for potential clients.
a) Platform:
Many online platforms offer freelancer opportunities. You can choose one or more of these portals to register with and you can sign up for them.
b) Bidding:
You can search the freelancer portals for clients looking to outsource their projects. You can read the briefs provided by clients to understand the details of their project. You should review the budget given by the client to ensure you are able to complete the project within the agreed budget. When you feel confident that you can complete the project, submit your bid. Be sure to set a reasonable bid.
c) Give it some time
Expect a response from the client within a few hours. Allow the client to review your profile and consider your bid. You can continue to send bids and look for related projects. You should only bid on relevant projects. Most freelance portals limit the number bids that a freelancer can place.
How to get hired
Being hired by a client is the best way to start your journey as a freelancer.
a) Listen to your client
Do not be too desperate when a client calls you. Ask more questions to learn more about the project. Listen to what the customer has to say about your project to get a better idea of the type of product he/she wants.
b) Promises:
Never promise something you won’t keep. If a client requests something that you don’t have the ability to do, tell them politely why. Refusing to keep promises will only cause the client to be annoyed, which will in turn affect the feedback you get from them.
After-hiring: The only thing that you need to focus on is the project. You must give 100% to meet the milestones. This will allow you to complete the project in the time allocated. Never overboard yourself. You should only take on as many projects as possible without creating chaos. You should maintain consistency in your service quality. To become a successful freelancer, you must also be patient. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Happy Freelancing!
