{"id":25850,"date":"2017-01-12T19:51:32","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T23:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=25850"},"modified":"2017-01-12T19:53:17","modified_gmt":"2017-01-12T23:53:17","slug":"smart-tips-to-start-freelance-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2017\/smart-tips-to-start-freelance-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Tips To Get Your Freelance Career Off the Ground"},"content":{"rendered":"

Making the plunge and deciding to go freelance with your career is both exhilarating and terrifying<\/a>. On one hand, you\u2019ll be going on a journey that could lead just about anywhere, working as your boss, giving yourself an added dose of freedom with which you could do whatever you like. On the other hand…money. It\u2019s always going to be a tough decision to give a steady paycheck in order to follow your dream, so as a bare minimum we say, congratulations on being so brave! And we also have good news, because going freelance doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll be destitute. Far from it, in fact – you\u2019re in a position to make even more money, providing your smart with time and able to get the word about how awesome you are.<\/p>\n

Branding and Networking<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/a>
\nHow to Start Freelancing With No Experience<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019ve had a paid position before you became a freelance professional<\/a> is immaterial. You\u2019re going to have to get yourself branded and out there, \u00a0networking, \u00a0looking for new clients one way or the other. Obviously, this will be easier if you have connections in the industry already, but it\u2019s not a big deal if you haven\u2019t. <\/p>\n

To get clients, think and act like a professional (which we\u2019re sure you already do). This begins with your branding. Set up a website that showcases your past work, talk to people who you think you might need help and ask the people you do work for to recommend you to others. You\u2019ll be amazed at how much work can flow your way if you do stellar work for one person. For everyone else, it\u2019s about showing yourself to be the real deal. At https:\/\/www.plascards.com\/<\/a>, you can invest in plastic business cards – simple and easy to hand out, they look professional and can be called upon at any time. <\/p>\n

Chasing the Money<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/a>
\n10 Steps to Start a Freelance Business While Working Full-Time (and Why You Should)<\/em><\/p>\n

Your network will be able throw you plenty of work, but every now and again you might have to jump down into the trenches and get new work the old fashioned way: by hustling. If you\u2019re in a digital industry, then you\u2019ll already know that there\u2019s a large market for people with your skills. But you might have to go looking for them. Rigorously comb online resources for new opportunities and always remember that one of the easiest ways to get business from a company is to call them up. Most businesses don\u2019t advertise for the freelance jobs they need help with; some don\u2019t even know they need the help until someone (you!) calls them up and tells them.<\/p>\n

Becoming the Expert<\/h3>\n

\"How<\/a>11 Reasons Why Freelancing Is Better Than Any Desk Job<\/em><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to just be a part of your industry; you can become a leader. If you\u2019re confident enough to go freelance, you\u2019re probably confident enough that people will take an interest in what you have to say. Develop a social media presence and you can establish yourself as an expert in the field. When you have the time, write blog posts and get them published<\/a> on the types of website you yourself read. Slowly but surely, you won\u2019t have to go chasing new contracts – they\u2019ll be coming straight to you. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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