Eager to become a freelancer but not sure where to start? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps you need to take to become a freelancer on Upwork.
Freelancing has its pros and cons but, in general, you must possess a specific mindset to be a freelancer. Being your own boss is a great thing if you’re disciplined and reliable. Freelancing enables you to set your schedule, so you can take a day off whenever you want, but you won...
WorkGenius is a fantastic resource for me and my team. We can trap into our freelancer team in the cloud at any time and get a great result back within 1-2 days. This is extremely helpful for our growth. Kevin Stockton Director of Sales ...
The affirmation that you can actually get paid to do something you love—write. The incredible feeling that you could now be on the path to eventually becoming a full-time freelancer. I can vividly remember the very first time I was paid to write a blog post as a freelancer (while still...
The reason is that as a freelancer,YOU ARE YOUR BRAND. So help me god [or deity of choice], this is a truth among truths, irrespective of whether you’re aweb developer, auser experience designer, a writer or a marketer. What do I mean when I say you are your brand?
Finding Your First Client as a Freelancer Finding that crucial first client takes perseverance. Leverage your network by spreading the word among your family, friends, and acquaintances. Join online freelancer communities and relentlessly market yourself on social media. But make sure you don’t spam...
Pricing is one of the trickiest parts of being a freelancer as it can be hard to know whether what you’re charging is appropriate or not. Many freelancers struggle with asking what they’re worth. Having a network of other freelancers to discuss with can help, but it’s also important ...
When you’re doing contract work for an organization, you’re not their employee. So does that make you self-employed, or a freelancer? The difference can be confusing. If you’re self-employed, it means that you technically own your own business. But it’s only freelance work if you ...
Don’t give up on searching for writing opportunities if it’s something you’re passionate about. I’m a strong believer that if you put enough time and dedication towards something, you will eventually see something amazing happen! Want to become a paid freelancer writer? Take the first ste...
And I was shocked by how many clients were reaching out to me. I wasn’t even trying to get clients, but you build the brand, you position yourself as an authority and it was amazing. So whatever you can do to provide value as a freelancer and instead of trying to take, but just ...