EARNING ONLINE

FREELANCING FOR YOU

     The internet has opened up many freelance opportunities for freelancers and would-be freelancers just like you. Opportunities expanded available markets and has contributed to a large portion of outsourced labor in many economies. Offshore outsourcing, online outsourcing and crowdsourcing has become heavily reliant on the internet and freelancers. Freelance work is not only limited to the country where the job is posted, but is also available to countries outside of the US and the UK.

       To start you career in freelancing, try joining some of these sites which act as agents for freelancers. You just simply sign up, input the skills you have, search for jobs with your skills set, pass a proposal, get hired, do your end of the bargain, GET PAID! Freelancing is as easy as that, these sites will provide you with security so that your efforts don't go unpaid.

Popular Freelancing sites to start your career:

• Upwork.com    Formerly Odesk, Upwork has the most number of clients and job postings, they offer jobs for everytype of freelancer out there, whether it is short- and long-term projects, upwork might be the best place for you to start your freelance journey.

• Freelancer.com     Unlike other platforms, Freelancer allows you to compete with other freelancers in contests to prove your skills. If you’re competitive and confident in your expertise, it’s a great way to showcase your abilities and attract more clients if you are competent enough.
  
• Guru.com   
       This site lets you showcase your past work experience and offers a daily job-matching feature to make sure you dont miss out on any good job opportunities.
  
  
  
  
  
• Toptal.com 
      Toptal has a slightly different approach than other freelance sites. Toptal is for seasoned, talented freelancers only. Passing their screening process gives you unparalleled access to meaningful projects with great clients and for compensation, no lowest-bidder-wins contest.
  
  
• 99designs.com   
        A platform for freelance graphic designers, 99designs lets you compete with other designers in the design contest and get feedback as clients are the ones who choose the best ones. Its a great way for expert designers to prove their talents.
  
  
• Peopleperhour.com
      This is a great platform, focusing on freelancing for software or web projects. If you’re a designer, web developer, SEO specialist, etc., Peopleperhour might just be the thing for you.
  
  

     My recommendation for you, if you are a beginning freelancer, go start with upwork.com because they have a variety of jobs for you to do. With patience and the right proposal, you could land your first job in upwork. I landed my first job in upwork after a month, lol, so dont be dismayed, just keep on searching for jobs and be patient, it will pay out in the end.

     Good luck with your journey on becoming a freelancer! In the next article I will give you tips on how to make a very good job proposal for your clients.

WHAT IS A FREELANCER

WHAT IS A FREELANCER?

     A freelancer or a freelance worker is a term used for a person who is self-employed and is not necessarily committed to a particular company or employer in a long term basis.

     A freelancer is usually represented by a company or an agency that supplies freelance labor to clients; other freelancers work independently or use their own website to get work or clients.



      Freelancers may work part-time or full-time depending on the job that they are offered, because they are not considered as employers, freelancers are allowed to work for other employers and most of the time are usually permitted to do tasks their own way as long as the work gets done and satisfies their client's needs.

      As freelancers gain more and more experience and skill in the field in which they specialize (May it be in Virtual Assistance, Graphic Design, Software Development, Animation, IT, Sales and Marketing, Admin Support, Customer Service, and Etc.), they can command higher rates for their work.

     More and more business, especially in the US and UK are becoming open to the idea of using freelancers to get work done as it saves them money without having to hire permanent employees, which would cost them a lot of money in benefits and salaries. Outsourcing freelancers is a good way to get the job done in an efficient manner. 

     The demand for these skills are increasing everyday, you help other companies by saving them money, in return they pay you with the compensation you deserve! its a win-win situation for the both of you. Being a part-time freelancer means that you could get a day job and can still earn extra $$$$ money from being freelancer. Mind you, the freelancer industry is a Billion Dollar Industry, the demand for freelancers is increasing, so why not join in on the job pool with other great freelancers? 

So what are the Advantages of being a FREELANCER:

• Flexible work schedule- you could work at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
• Employment from different parts of the world- being a freelancer means you could land a job from the US even if you are in Asia.
• Good Part-time and Full-time opportunities- Depending on your schedule, you could work either part time or fulltime.
• If you have a skill, you can earn from it- whether it is Graphic Design, Software Development, Art, Photoshop, or just plain Confidence, you could use any skills you have to earn in this industry. The more skills you have, the better your chances of landing a good career in freelancing.

What about Disadvantages of being a FREELANCER?

• Casual Labor- your earning potential depends on the work you are doing. NO WORK NO PAY. There is a lack of job security in freelancing.
• No Benefits- Freelancers do not receive the benefits of regular employees, like healthcare, pension, sick leave, paid holidays and etc. But if you are doing this part-time, why worry?
• Freelancers earn less than employed counterparts- This is the reason why businessmen opt to hire freelancers in the first place, its to save them money but look at the upside, they provide people with the opportunity to earn some cash.

      Do you think the Advantages outweigh the Disadvantages? If you think so, why not try freelancing on your downtime, for you to earn some cash.

     If you a full-time mother, a student who needs cash, a person who cannot land a job and etc. Then freelancing might just be the thing for you.

    In the next article we will discuss the popular ways on how freelancers can earn online. No bullshit marketing just plain advice for people who want to earn online. Just follow my blog and I will help you get where you need to get as a freelancer.