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5 Tips for Today’s
Freelance Entrepreneur
(BPT) - From millennials who have been
grinding away in the workplace for a few
years to Gen Xers looking to move out of
their cube, many have been intrigued by the
possibility of freelancing.
It means the freedom to set your own
hours, to work closely with clients, to be
your own boss and have greater control over
your career.
According to Forbes, there are 53 million
freelancers in America today, and by 2020,
it’s estimated that half of the workforce will
be doing freelance work, whether full time,
as a part-time gig or as their side hustle.
Unlike a traditional job, where you generally
don’t need to bring more than a packed
lunch to work, freelancing requires a few
essential tricks and tools to succeed. Whether
you’re looking to start out or refresh your
personal brand, homeworking experts cite
five important tips to help you succeed at
the freelance game.
1. Manage your time. One of the best
parts, and the most challenging parts, of
freelancing is that you get to make your
own schedule. Many find that they need
some sort of structure in their day, and for
this reason it’s important to have the right
time management software. This will notify
you of calls, deadlines, track how long you
work on a project and more.
2. Get the right laptop. A laptop is your
office, your meeting room, your library,
your entertainment source and so much
more, making it one of the most essential
freelancing tools. It’s the lifeline between
your business and your clients, so it’s critical
to be sure you have the right one. A great
option is the remarkably thin and light LG
gram. This computing powerhouse comes
in 13-, 14- and 15-inch screen options and
packs a battery that lasts over 16 hours. Each
model weighs about two pounds and for
small businesses looking for extra connectivity,
LG’s commercial-grade model comes
equipped with the Windows 10 Pro operating
system. It’s fast, mobile and able to keep up
with the daily demands and surprises of the
freelancing life.
3. Use professional email and social
media accounts. For all work-related correspondence
and interactions, be sure to use
a dedicated email account. This will make
you appear more professional to prospective
clients. You should also set up work-related
social media accounts where you can post
examples of work and professional insights
and network.
4. Keep track of finances. For a lot of
freelancers who are on the creative side
of things, keeping track of finances can be
a real challenge. Not only do you have to
manage invoices, expenses and make sure
you’re getting paid, you also have to keep
taxes in mind. That can be a lot of numbers
to juggle. The right accounting software can
greatly simplify this process and save you
innumerable headaches.
5. Find the right space. While freelancing is
largely a digital game, and requires the right
laptop loaded up with the tools you need
to manage your business, you still need to
find the right place to work. Some work in
a coffee shop and others require a dedicated
home office. You might work best in a shared
office space. The point is, it’s vital to figure
out where you do your best work.
The right software, running on the right
computer, and a place you can work are the
cornerstones of a successful freelance gig.
From there, all that’s needed is your talent
and determination! •
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