Freelance Professionally: Here’s How

So you’ve decided to flaunt yourself on the market, i mean, your skills on the market and declare yourself an independent freelancer. Everyone around you is doing it anyway. I mean, you have a friend who’s a freelance designer; another a freelance meme creator.

So why not you?

Now, in this age of fast projects and many many small businesses, freelancers are needed more than ever. It’s also a good way to earn some money while you’re engaged with something else. Some like the freelance job because they are flexible in hours and commitments. You have a say in what you decide to do and when, to a larger extent than a fixed 9-5 job. But just because it’s a bit more flexible doesn’t mean there’s no responsibility or professional code in it. Freelance job is still a job. People are still paying you and expecting a certain responsibility from you.

So here is a guide to help you become a professional freelancer so that you can have healthy relationships with your clients and have more to come!

STEP 1. Work like a professional: work even when you don’t feel like it.

STEP 2: Learn to manage and estimate your time.

STEP 3: Become good at networking.

A. have a personal pitch.

B. have a business card.

C. Announce your presence online.

STEP 4: Have an online portfolio.