How to become a freelancer: Questions to ask yourself to get off to a good start

No matter what your educational background, it is possible to become a freelancer at any time. However, you must take the time to think about certain questions in order to get off to a proper start. In this article, we will provide some guidance into what kind of things you should ask yourself before deciding to become self-employed.

Am I cut out to be a freelancer? What does it take to work independently?

In order to figure out whether you are suited to freelance work, you should look at the benefits but also at the disadvantages you might encounter. You also need to ask yourself if you have the discipline to be your own boss. Even if you tend to be independent in your professional life, as a freelancer you will be required to take on numerous additional responsibilities that you will have to handle alone and which you may never have encountered as an employee. Here are the necessary questions to ask yourself.
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How do I quit my job in order to become self-employed?

Leaving your job to become a freelancer will launch you into a completely new life: you will go from defined responsibilities and steady pay to a situation where you have complete autonomy in all areas, whether it be management of your time or your finances. This is not something to take lightly, so here is some advice so you can prepare yourself to take the plunge.
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How do I find my first client?

Once you have finally decided to call yourself a freelancer, you must find your first client. This is not always the easiest because you are new to the market and haven’t yet created a name for yourself. Read our tips to quickly find your first client.
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Should I provide services through platforms like fiverr or Upwork? What are the benefits and disadvantages?

It is definitely a good idea for you to provide services through platforms like fiverr or Upwork. Why? Simply because they are a great way to quickly find clients and to start building a reputation. But be careful: getting properly started takes plenty of time and effort.
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What are common freelancing traps to avoid?

As a freelancer, you need to be on the alert for certain traps to avoid in order to make your endeavor a success. Don't forget to pay your professional dues, don't propose fees that are too high, don't mix up the roles of the client versus supervisor or neglect to organize your time. These are things to avoid - learn more about them in this article.
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Building a communications framework

Marketing is an essential step for a freelancer. You must absolutely create a robust communications framework and strategy for your new business. Knowing how to sell yourself, your services and giving yourself optimum visibility is a prerequisite to success. There are many ways to go about this and we reveal everything you need to know in this article!
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How can a freelancer rapidly increase their visibility?

As a freelancer, you need to have good visibility in order to increase sales and revenue. In this article, we provide you with some advice to rapidly achieve good visibility on the internet in order to attract numerous clients.
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