5 Freelancing Tips You Need to Know
Freelancing is the business model in which a person earns money by working for multiple clients without being an employee to any of the clients. Freelancing is a lucrative business if you know your onions. In this blog I will be sharing with you five tips that will enable you succeed as a freelancer.
1. Niche
There is a saying that goes like this, “Jack of all trade, master of none”. What it means is that if you want to be everything, you will end up becoming nothing. In freelancing, you don’t have to be a jack of all trade. You have to focus on a particular niche so your client can know you for something. This will help you to easily identify your target customers, make quality business decision and avoid burnout. It gives you enough time to keep developing your expertise and win the confidence of clients.
2. Projects
Most clients will like to see the projects you have done in the past before committing their job to you. So why you are yet to get a job, takeout some time to be building projects and portfolios that you can share with your clients when the need arises. Clients see them as the evidence that you have the requisite skills for the job.
3. Freelancing Platforms
It is possible for you to get jobs without using freelancing platforms, but you get things easier when you register with them. The platforms will help to connect you to clients and ensure you get paid for your services. It is also advisable that you sign up as many authentic platforms as possible. The more visible you are on these platforms the greater your chance of getting jobs. Some of the freelancing platforms you can register include Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer, Toptal, 99designs and lots more. Register with these platforms and set up comparing profiles to attract your clients.
4. Excellent Service
In freelancing business, you cannot compromise excellence. Your clients will come back to you if your service meet or exceed their expectation. That is the reason you have to be a whiz in the niche that you have chosen. If you satisfy your clients, they will go the extra mile to write positive testimonials and recommend you to other clients. And that will fetch you more jobs in return.
5. Communication
Most freelancing jobs are done remotely, so, there should be communication in other to bridge the gap created by distance. Your ability to pass concise, clear and timely message is crucial in the business. Quality communication will help your clients build trust and confidence in you. Your clients need you to reply their messages on time, and give the progress report of the job that you have been offered.
Conclusion, as you journey into the world of freelancing, work on these points I have shared. Be assured if you don’t give up, the sky will be the limit of how much success you will make form the freelancing.
I am Chekwube Utomi, a software developer with interest in data science, web and technical writing.
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