{"id":18027,"date":"2020-06-10T18:22:39","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T22:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-715453-3009179.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=18027"},"modified":"2023-04-28T20:16:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T00:16:26","slug":"how-to-start-freelancing-in-4-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-715453-3009179.cloudwaysapps.com\/blog\/how-to-start-freelancing-in-4-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Freelancing in 4 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering how to start freelancing? You\u2019re not alone! Get this: over 57 million Americans<\/a> consider themselves freelancers. That\u2019s a third of the American workforce! And 61% of them are doing it by choice. Let\u2019s face it, with the growing popularity of remote work changing the way we all live and work, that number is likely to increase.<\/p>\n

There are definite pros to freelancing. The flexibility to work anywhere, making your own schedules, and the ability to make more money per hour than you might at a regular job, are just a few.<\/p>\n

But unsurprisingly, freelancing also comes with its share of challenges. By working freelance, you are essentially self-employed, meaning you are responsible for finding clients, managing your money, and marketing yourself.<\/p>\n

Starting a freelance business can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you are doing it on your own. We\u2019re here for you! We’re sharing our top tips for starting a successful freelance business.<\/p>\n

1. Develop a freelance brand<\/h2>\n

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Developing a brand is the practice of creating a name, symbol, or design that identifies your business and differentiates you from competitors. Commonly, it\u2019s thought of as the colors, fonts, and logos you may use, but it also encompasses the way you describe yourself through your job title and bio.<\/p>\n

In order to effectively brand yourself as a freelancer, you have to hone in specifically on what you do, the type of projects you want to take on, and which clients you want to attract.<\/p>\n

Choose a business name<\/h3>\n

Many freelancers use their own name as their brand, but others may choose to come up with a business name<\/a>. If your name is a common one, you might benefit from a creative business name that makes you stand out a bit more. This might protect you in the long run from having your name associated with your business ventures. But operating as a \u201csole proprietor\u201d under your own name works too!<\/p>\n

Write your bio<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll then want to write your freelancer bio, which should tell prospective clients all about who you are and what it\u2019s like working with you.<\/p>\n

Think of three or four adjectives that best describe you and your work, and refer back to them to guide you along (i.e. clear, creative, strong). You can then trim back your bio to use as a short bio on social media and as your \u201celevator pitch\u201d when meeting new clients.<\/p>\n

Be sure to always include these three key elements in your bio: your title, what you do, and who you do it for. For example, \u201cI am a freelance website developer who designs clean, easy-to-use websites for yoga and fitness instructors.\u201d <\/div>\n

Design a logo<\/h3>\n

As a starting freelancer, having a logo will make your business look and feel more professional. When it comes time to create your logo, you\u2019ll want to figure out which type of logo<\/a> is best for you. Refer back to the same descriptive keywords you used in your bio to help guide you in designing your first logo.<\/p>\n

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Design your freelance logo now! <\/h2>\n \n \n