Step by step guide to freelancing

The following are the high paying skills for freelancers

• Blockchain
• TensorFlow
• Amazon DynamoDB
• Voice Over
• Subtitling
• Art Direction
• Content Strategy
• Computer Vision
• Microsoft Power Bi
• Augmented Reality
• Chatbot Development
• React Native
• Media Buying
• Go Development
• Information Security
• Scala Development
• Instagram API
• Video Editing
• Machine Learning
• Angular JS development

Step-1: Build a portfolio. Add variety of projects. Also add the best work only

Step-2: Reach out to clients. Using cold outreach one can create a portfolio and use SEO so that he/she can be accessed easily. Also platforms like LinkedIn can be used to reach people who need certain services.

Step-3:Closing Clients. Ask questions to understand clients’ problems & structure a plan to help them. Use market standard rates. Use your network to allow yourself to charge more by refer of people.

Step-4: Always under promise & over deliver

Step-5: Retain clients for the long-term. Use upselling to offer discounted services for the long term.

Step-6: Build a larger business that allows you to provide wider range of services.

Points to remember:

1. Work for free but with a plan to charge in the future
2. Up Skill Yourself
3. Focus on value based pricing rather than hour based pricing
4. Think of it like a business
5. Learn about hiring/outsourcing
6. Know about taxes
7. Learn about contracts.

Here are signs of the best client possible

1. They’re responsive
2. They’re respectful
3. They work with you on payment and prices
4. They don’t expect anything for free
5. They are always prepared