The Ultimate Guide to Freelancing
Have you ever wanted to make some extra money ???
You have classes, sports, racing, sleep, and Netflix binge watching sessions to attend to. How are you supposed to make some extra cash?
Well, there is. Freelancing is the way, and in today’s article, I’m going to cover everything you ever wanted to know about freelancing while in studying.
WHAT IS FREELANCING?
Freelancing is a form of work where the worker and the buyer have no fixed obligation to each other beyond the current gig, project or assignment. The buyer is usually called a client. The freelancer can work for other clients. Both parties can choose not to continue working with one another after the current gig, project or assignment.
Why Freelance in College?
Freelance work, in contrast, allows you to work on your own time, anywhere you want, and in any area where you can create value for someone else (more on this in a minute). Particularly if you want to work in an industry too new or rapidly changing for college curricula to keep up, freelancing might be the only way to learn the knowledge you need to get your dream job.
10 Steps to Starting a Freelance Business While Studying
1. Define Your Goals
2. Find a Profitable Niche
3. Identify Your Target Clients
4. Set Strategic Prices for Your Services
5. Build a High-Quality Portfolio Website
6. Create Examples of What You Can Deliver (on Your Portfolio Site)
7. Thoughtfully Choose Your First Clients
8. Mention Potential Clients in Your Content
9. Learn How to Pitch Yourself
10. Always Stay Active
What are the 10 best freelancing platforms?
- Fiverr
- Upwork
- Freelancer.com
- Envato Studio
- PeoplePerHour
- Toptal
- Guru.com
- 99Designs
- Nexxt
- TaskRabbit
What Next?
Have you finished the article?
If you’re still with me, thank you. Freelancing is a lot more work than getting a part-time job, but the pay offs are greater as well. Freelancing isn’t for everyone, but if you’ve even thought about, give it a try.