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Sunday, May 10, 2009

2).Doubts on Freelancing?

To start off, you may have heard several doubts surrounding freelance work. Some of
which may include:
• Looking for work in a “bad” economy
• Inconsistent income
• Lower pay than a job position
I’ll tell you right now that believing these doubts will almost certainly guarantee you from
ever succeeding in the freelance market. These doubts are the reason why ninety-nine
percent of the working population have the “job” to keep afloat.
Let’s touch on these doubts one by one:
Looking for work in a bad economy
Surely you hear about all the layoffs, fears of a recession and, of course, the currently
poor state of the economy. The fact is that, regardless of any of these, there has been and
will always be jobs available. Not only this, but the internet has opened the door for us to
the world economy.
Companies big and small layoff employees as a cost cutting measure. Did you know,
though, that many of these companies that layoff employees turn to outsourcing to
perform what their laid off employees did before? Guess where the outsourcing is going
to? That’s right... freelancers! Don’t let the “bad economy” bollocks deter you from doing
the work you want to do.
Inconsistent income
With freelancing, you will have your good times and you will have your slow times. This
applies more to when you are just starting out rather than when you become a seasoned
veteran. If you play your cards right, you will have a consistent income and more business
than you can handle. It’s all about working hard and
working smart.So more about freelancer i'll tell you soon.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

1).Introduction to Freelance

If you are just entering the job market, looking for part-time extra income, starting a new
career or are sick of having a boss, read on. You, too, can join the few of us out there who
work whenever we feel like it… welcome to the world of freelancing.      
Working in freelance can be one of the most rewarding career decisions you will ever
make in your life. Personally, I entered the freelance market due to the fact that I could not
stand to work with someone looking over my shoulder all the time. Maybe you can relate.
Fast forward six years as a freelancer and I still have never regretted that decision. Not
even for a second. Not only this but I, like most other freelancers, honed in important skills
in my field of expertise AND gained other valuable intangible skills not always picked up in
a job position.
A few of them are:
• Business management
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Self motivation
Think about these for a second. Does the job you have (or had) allow you to develop
these skills? Most people would tell me one or two of them. Well, wouldn’t developing ALL
these skills make you a better worker?
And a harder worker?
And a worker who earns more money? (Isn’t this the point?)
Now, this guide won’t teach you how to develop these skills. They will come to you with
your own experience and hard work. I can show you, however, how to get started off in
freelance and get you familiar with some of the expectations that are to come. It is not
always easy in freelance, but once you learn the fundamentals you can get the ball rolling
on your new career.