Freelancing.. does this word scare you? It's normal, many people want to start Freelancing, but don't even know how to go about it. That's why today we give you the best tips and explanations to get started — you'll be an expert in the field after this!
Freelancing is much more complicated than you realize. People think that anybody who has a laptop and an Internet connection can do that. That's just not true. It requires skills, practicing, learning and dedication to do so as a freelancer.
Start: choose your niche according to your skills.
If you want to get into Freelancing, you probably have a clear idea. You all have skills, that is not the question. The thing is to pick a niche that doesn't have a lot of competition — Freelancing is very saturated in some areas. For example, if you take graphic design as an example, it's a fairly saturated market. If you still want to do this though, ask yourself — what am I bringing new? Why would people choose me and not others?
Once done, you need to make yourself known, you can try platforms like FreelancerWise, Fiverr, Upwork, or even BlackHatWorld which is not a site for freelancers, but you can open a sales thread by getting Jr Vip
Do not hesitate to watch online tutorials on how to deal with a prospect
Organization: the key to success..
To carry out your projects with your clients, you must be organized — You must have a clear and tidy workspace. Once you get clients, feel free to create a schedule for yourself on Google Sheet, for example.
Don't hesitate to set hours of rest on a daily basis, that is also very important.
Get The Equipment
Wondering if you can start without materials? Well no.. — you must have good equipment.
Smartphone apps are limited in features. You need a computer to run the software that is needed to do the job properly and provide great outcomes.
Then before you start and think about working online, you need to find a laptop, at least.
Build Your Client Base
As a freelancer, one of the most important things you can do is construct a strong customer base. Here are some ways you can get started:
• Always be kind to your customers, but don't overdo it — people will find it suspicious if you are too nice to them
• If one customer tell you that your service is too expensive, try to understand why, and if you're sure it's not, then let him know the value of your service.
• Keep in touch with your former customers
• Don't hesitate to build a portfolio with your client projects
• Ask your customers if they liked your service, and what you could improve in terms of contact, etc.
• Don't hesitate to make a professional website for your service.
• Make yourself known through social media — LinkedIn and Twitter are great for that.
Polish Up Your Skills
You must constantly improve your skills. The more customers you get, the better you will improve. Have the thirst to learn, to improve yourself. Customers are demanding and they want quality, so be on top of them.
This is the key to get more clients.
TAT
Your lead times should match what you offer – feel free to put a lead time longer than what your TAT really is – customers will be impressed.
Customers will love to give you a good review about your TAT, so think about it!
Now Send Your First Proposal
Writing a proposal to a customer must be done with caution. You have to think it through and figure out how to convince your client to give you the job instead of all the other freelancers. Not easy.
You must have impeccable writing. Pay attention to mistakes — it kills credibility.
Start a YouTube channel!
Do not hesitate to open a YouTube channel with your face and your voice, people will follow you and discover you like that. It makes it more believable, and it's a great idea to make yourself known. Just make videos every week about your area, and tell people tips, etc.
You are now ready, what's next?
Very well, you are ready – so start now. Be innovative in what you do, and take it slow.
Don't be lazy, but be a hard worker. You can earn a lot of money from it, and you have to work for it.
With great dedication and hard work, you will be able to create a profitable and thriving career as a freelancer. That's sure!
