Freelance
Freelance
Freelance
Freelancing
Companies are becoming much more open to and interested in hiring freelancers doing many
different types of work. So freelancing has become much more acceptable for a wide variety of
roles.
Virtual Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Project Management
Order Processing
Data Entry
Transcription
Online Research
Animation
Presentation Design
Audio Production
Video Production
Voice Talent
Physical Design
Graphic Design
UX/UI Design
Photography
Videography
Writing Jobs
Copywriting
Editing
Proofreading
Content Writing
Ghostwriting
Grant Writing
Career Coaching
Creative Writing
Technical Writing
Business Writing
Scripting
Automation
Mobile Development
Product Management
Game Development
QA & Testing
Web Design
Mobile Design
Web Development
Business Analysis
Instructional Design
Recruiting
Tax Preparation
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Management Consulting
HR Administration
Financial Management
Virtual CFO
Legal Jobs
Business Law
Corporate Law
Tax Law
International Law
General Counsel
Regulatory Law
Immigration Law
Paralegal
Data Mining
Data Analytics
Data Extraction
Deep Learning
Machine Learning
A/B Testing
Data Engineering
Data Visualization
Data Processing
Knowledge Representation
Marketing Strategy
Community Management
Display Advertising
Telemarketing
Lead Generation
Public Relations
Market Research
Email Automation
Marketing Automation
Customer Service
Technical Support
Information Security
Solutions Architecture
Systems Engineering
System Administration
Systems Compliance
Database Administration
DevOps Engineering
Systems Architecture
Network Administration
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Architecture
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
3D Modeling
CAD
Interior Design
Product Design
Translation Jobs
Legal Translation
Language Tutoring
Language Localization
Technical Translation
Written Translation
Medical Translation
You can start freelancing any time by simply accepting payment to complete a job for someone
else.
Most freelancers will want to go a step further though and formally incorporate their company,
open a bank account, and create an online presence for their freelance business.
Working client direct refers to finding and communicating directly with clients through your
own means. That may be networking, existing relationships, or word-of-mouth referrals.
This is one of the hardest paths, but has the highest margins since there are no middlemen in the
transaction.
Jobs websites
Another popular method for finding client work is through a freelance marketplace
like Upwork, Fiverr, FlexJobs, or SolidGigs.
These marketplaces serve as the middleman by aggregating freelance jobs on one side of the
marketplace and freelance talent on the other.
This can be really efficient for finding new work, but come with their own tradeoffs.
Marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr have a lot of competition, and it may be tough to build an
initial profile or get paid what you’re worth. And they will keep a small percentage of each job
as a transaction fee.
But over time, if you build a strong reputation, you can reliably find work without having to
prospect too hard.
Conclusion
Freelancing means to be your own boss. It’s on you to find a way to fill your time with paid
work, whether it’s client direct, subcontracting, or through a jobs marketplace.
There are dozens and dozens of different types of freelance jobs, and more companies are hiring
freelancers than ever before.
Freelancing can be an incredible way to earn a living on your own terms, but there are tradeoffs
when it comes to financial and health benefits.