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How to Become a Freelancer: Tips for Moms

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August 1, 2022 by Home Jobs By Mom
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How to Become a Freelancer: Tips for Moms

Working from home full time and being your own boss is a dream come true for many people. Being able to do something you love for a couple of hours a day while still being able to do all the work that comes with being a mom can be fantastic. But you might be wondering about how to become a freelancer.

Freelancing is easier than ever before, but that doesn’t mean that you’re going to make it overnight. In this text, we’re going to give you some tips and pointers that you can apply to your own situation, regardless of what field you’re interested in freelancing in.

However, it’s important to take it slow. It’s easy to be enticed by forum posts by professional gamblers and the like, and even though you can find picks & predictions, it’s best to treat gambling as a form of entertainment and nothing else. Here are some tips on how to become a freelancer.

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Identify something you’re very good at

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Today people need freelancers for all manner of different jobs. The most common are various programming needs as well as light design work. Writing is also something that is in constant high demand and something that anyone can become proficient at with enough practice.

By identifying a particular skill set that can be used to make money, you’re well on your way to earning some money online.

Build a portfolio

The next step is building a portfolio. This is absolutely vital as it will help your clients get a better feeling for what you can offer them.

Building a portfolio is something that takes time and needs constant tweaking as your work improves. This can seem daunting at first, but it’s absolutely vital to ensure good client outreach and to make sure that the client is happy with what they have ordered and will receive.

How to find clients

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This can seem like the most difficult part, but luckily there are websites that work with connecting freelancers with clients. Websites such as Upwork and Fiverr have made it possible for just about anyone to start their freelancing career.

And it’s here that the portfolio becomes vital. By making sure that your profile and your previous work stand out you can find clients more easily and start by building your reputation.

By offering your services for a low price to start with, you can make sure that you start building up a clientele and then subsequently make that clientele larger and larger.

Choose the right medium to build your freelancing

But it’s not only a matter of finding clients to take on as a freelancer; you also need to find the right clients. If you’re on a platform where people are looking for something different from what you’re offering, it can be very difficult to find interested clients.

Some people have a ton of success from LinkedIn, while others thrive on pure freelancing sites. Trial and error is the best way to find out about this, and if you feel like you would be better off trying something new to find clients, it’s best to move on to another platform and try your luck there.

Be patient

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will your freelancing career. Even though it’s very accessible to get started, this also means that competition is much more fierce. But the prospect of being one’s own boss is something that is enticing in and of itself and a successful freelancing career can be extremely freeing and stimulating.

By not giving up and continuing to chip away at it you give yourself the best possible chance of success.

Can you share any other tips on how to become a freelancer with us?

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  1. Lauryn R

    August 7, 2022 at 1:44 pm

    These are great tips, thank you so much! I love that there are so many websites that help you get your name out there now.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      August 17, 2022 at 10:51 am

      Yes, becoming a freelancer has never been easier!

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