{"id":5528,"date":"2023-06-09T10:55:21","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T10:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forest-1041a2.ingress-bonde.ewp.live\/what-is-freelancing\/"},"modified":"2023-06-09T10:55:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T10:55:21","slug":"what-is-freelancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/what-is-freelancing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is freelancing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >On this page<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/what-is-freelancing\/#What_is_the_definition_of_a_freelancer\" title=\"What is the definition of a freelancer?\">What is the definition of a freelancer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/what-is-freelancing\/#Are_freelancers_the_same_as_contractors\" title=\"Are freelancers the same as contractors?\">Are freelancers the same as contractors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/what-is-freelancing\/#How_is_freelancing_different_to_a_normal_job\" title=\"How is freelancing different to a normal job?\">How is freelancing different to a normal job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/what-is-freelancing\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_freelancing\" title=\"What are the benefits of freelancing?\">What are the benefits of freelancing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/what-is-freelancing\/#What_are_the_challenges_of_freelancing\" title=\"What are the challenges of freelancing\">What are the challenges of freelancing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/what-is-freelancing\/#What_skills_do_freelancers_need_to_succeed\" title=\"What skills do freelancers need to succeed?\">What skills do freelancers need to succeed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/what-is-freelancing\/#How_do_I_get_started_as_a_freelancer\" title=\"How do I get started as a freelancer?\">How do I get started as a freelancer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The ability to work as a freelancer creates enormous opportunity for highly-skilled and motivated individuals all over the world. This guide is intended to provide you with everything necessary to get your freelancing career started \u2014 now it\u2019s up to you to begin applying for freelance jobs and getting your first freelance clients!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_definition_of_a_freelancer\"><\/span><strong>What is<\/strong> the definition of a freelancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Put simply, a freelancer is a person who works for themselves. A freelancer provides some sort of service whether it is photography, design, programming or almost any other occupation. The main difference is that a freelancer has many clients rather than one steady employer. Freelancers often charge by the hour, the day or the project and are effectively running a small business with their skill set as the star product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_freelancers_the_same_as_contractors\"><\/span>Are freelancers the same as contractors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelancers can also be referred to as contractors as they take short contract jobs for their clients as opposed to a permanent position with a regular salary. A freelancer will usually have a few clients at any one time and will be juggling projects to ensure they are all completed to schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_freelancing_different_to_a_normal_job\"><\/span>How is freelancing different to a normal job?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you might be thinking that freelancing is simply a different kind of job, in fact it is running your own business. When you are a freelancer, you are a one-person business. At some point you might even expand to a larger operation by hiring staff. Or you could remain a freelancer permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_freelancing\"><\/span>What are the benefits of freelancing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working for yourself will afford the freedom to choose where you work, when you work, who you work for, what you charge and much more. Along with this freedom can come some new stresses. Where can you find work? When will you get paid? What do you do when there is too much work? What about too little work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_challenges_of_freelancing\"><\/span>What are the challenges of freelancing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Though it can be a struggle at times, freelancing is infinitely more rewarding than working for someone else. When you get out of bed in the morning and know that you control your own destiny, that you are&nbsp;the boss, that feeling is priceless. When everyone else is rushing to get to work, commuting through crowds, and you are relaxed in your own workspace, you\u2019ll know you\u2019ve made the right choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_do_freelancers_need_to_succeed\"><\/span>What skills do freelancers need to succeed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who is good at what they do can make it as a freelancer. But it will take work. There is a lot to learn that you will not have encountered when working for someone else. This article will guide you through these hurdles and give you a road map for what\u2019s ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_started_as_a_freelancer\"><\/span>How do I get started as a freelancer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you are reading this article, it\u2019s safe to assume that you have already decided to become a freelancer. The important questions then are where to start and what to do first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s where FreeTrain comes in. 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