Freelancing: Virtual is the new normal

Have you ever wondered what’s it like to work from home only and earn money? Or have you wondered how to solve the technical challenges? In the modern times, with the help of technology, all of these are possible now through freelancing.


What is freelancing?

Freelancing is doing specific work for clients without committing to full-time employment.

Freelancers frequently work on several projects for various clients at once. On a part-time or full-time basis, they manage contract work and they frequently sign contracts before beginning assignments. With freelancing, the client pays per project, per task, or per hour, depending on the agreement. Freelance projects generally involve short-term assignments, although pleased clients frequently seek additional work. Due  to the growth of the gig economy, people are discussing freelancing more than ever. And that’s because there are more freelancers today than there have ever been in history – a 2019 study by Upwork and Freelancers Union shows that 57 million Americans freelanced in 2019.According to the same study, 53% of workers aged 18-22 are freelancing.

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What type of work can one do by freelancing?

  • Admin support jobs

  • Design and creative jobs

  • Writing jobs

  • Web, mobile and software development jobs

  • Accounting and consulting jobs

  • Sales and marketing jobs

  • IT and networking jobs

Companies are becoming much more open to and interested in hiring freelancers doing many different types of work. As a result, working as a freelancer is now much more accepted in a wide range of occupations.


How to become a freelancer?

Freelancers are self-employed, independent contractors who offer expert services to customers in many different industries. There are some specific steps for becoming a successful freelancer. These are:

  • Start building your professional profile

  • Find your target clients

  • Decide your pricing structure

  • Decide your pricing structure

  • Start actively marketing your services

  • Build a client base

  • Keep track of your finances


What are the benefits of freelancing?

Being a freelancer makes it quite easy for someone to select the kind of employment that best suits their interests and benefits. One of the biggest advantages of working independently as a freelancer is gaining the freedom of choice and steering forward without any restrictions. It empowers individuals to lead the much sought after laptop-lifestyle. It comes with immense freedom to work anytime, from anywhere in the world as long as the job is well done and on time. Also, freelancing allows individuals to gain access to clients beyond any geographic barriers, be it different states in the country or even overseas locations. This helps a person stretch beyond geography and work on what rewards their skill the best. Moreover, freelancing enables faster growth opportunities as compared to any full-time job. It also helps to nurture great interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with different kinds of situations. Another advantage one gains in freelancing is the chance to truly experiment with their skill set. This often manifests into one stretching their own horizon in terms of versatility and reaching their best version.


Raiana Ferdous Disha

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