Freelancing is the dream.
You get to make your own hours, work from wherever you like and decide who you want to work with.
You�ll never have to commute again, can work without any pants on and decide if a project is really for you.
Now that�s a pretty sweet place to be.
At the same time, it comes with its own drawbacks.
There is no guaranteed paycheck, no IT department if your computer breaks down and no sick leave when you do. So how do you pull it off? How do you freelance your digital marketing expertise?
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You get to make your own hours, work from wherever you like and decide who you want to work with.
You�ll never have to commute again, can work without any pants on and decide if a project is really for you.
Now that�s a pretty sweet place to be.
At the same time, it comes with its own drawbacks.
Don�t quit your day job
The first step is not to rush into things. If you�ve still got your job, then don�t just quit immediately. Instead, keep working at it and wait with taking your freelancing full time. You see, freelancing requires a lot more prep work than people realize.
To name but a few examples:
To name but a few examples:
- You�ve got to have clients
- You need a financial buffer
- You have to learn how to sell yourself
- You have to establish your presence (possibly by working for peanuts)
The best place to do all of this is while you�re still on somebody else�s payroll. Yes, you might be itching to go, but then you�ll have to do all that setting up, learning and experimenting on your own dime.
