Freelancing

Topics to Cover

  • What is Freelancing?
  • Advantages Freelancing
  • The Disadvantages of Freelance Work
  • Most on demand skills for freelancers
  • What it takes to become Freelancer
  • Finding a Freelance Job

What is Freelancing

  • A freelancer is a self-employed person who offers services.
  • not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term.
  • Freelancers typically charge by the hour or day and are not required to register as a business if they operate under their own name.

Freelancing Facts

  • Today, freelancers represent 35% of the United States workforce.
  • Freelancing income stood at almost $1 trillion in 2019
  • The majority of freelancers are women (71.1%) while men comprise 28.9%..
  • freelancers actually earn 45% more than the average full-time employee.
  • new studies indicated.

Advantages Freelancing

  • You’re the Boss  (Freedom)
  • Freelancing is Flexible.
  • You can Make More Money
  • Lower Taxes
  • Happier, Healthier
Studies have found that freelancers are happier and healthier,
both mentally and physically, than traditional workers.

Disadvantages of Freelance Work

  • No Job Security
  • Inconsistent Work.
  • No Benefits
  • You handle everything by yourself

Most on demand freelancing Skills

  1. Website Development / Designing.
    • ​$34 - $46
  2. Marketing - Digital / Social Media
    • $46 - $52
  3. Software Development / App Development .
    • ​​ $63 - $180
  4. Writing / Blogging
    • ​​​ $25 - $30
  5. Graphic Design​ / Animations / Video Creation
    • ​​​ $25 - $30
  • 7   Cybersecurity                 
    • $36 - $140
  • 8   Data Science.             
    • ​​$50+
  • 9  AI & Machine Learning 
    • $50+
  • 10  Blockchain Technology
    • $50+
  • 11 Cloud Computing
    • $40

How to Start Freelancing

    • Choose your Niche / Skill
    • ​Master it
  2. Build your brand
    • Create Personal Portfolio / website
    • Set your rates
  3. Learn Soft Skills.
    • ​​ Market your self
    • communication
    • pitching
  4. Thoughtfully Choose Your First Clients
    •  Clients that will help you on your journey

Finding a Freelance Job

  • Freelance Websites
    • Upwork
    • Guru
    • Freelancer
    • Toptal
  • Job Boards
    • ​Somali jobs
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Indeed.com
  • Networking
    • ​Use Social Media for Networking

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