FREELANCE Tutorial for Beginners
HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM HOME
(WHILE YOU WORK 9-5hrs)
As more and more millennials enter the working world, the workplace of today is increasingly characterized by the demand for more flexibility. This need comes from prioritization of lifestyle development over traditional career advancement and is evidenced in trends such as co-working spaces, remote job listings, and telecommuting. This disruption has been labeled as many things – the
sharing economy, gig economy or on-demand economy
– but the rise of the independent worker cannot be ignored.
Now, you might not be 100% ready to throw
caution to the wind quit your day job, and go
it alone.
That’s okay.
BRAVE NEW WORLD:
THE RISE OF THE FLEXI-GLOBAL WORKFORCE
But: most of us are always ready to earn a little more than we’re
currently earning – and you’d be missing out if you remained blind to the
the smorgasbord of moonlighting opportunities this generation of freelancers
has opened up for all of us.
So, without further adieu: here’s everything you need to know to start
earning a little extra on the side, while you work 9-5.
Yours in always reaching for more
sharing economy, gig economy or on-demand economy
– but the rise of the independent worker cannot be ignored.
Now, you might not be 100% ready to throw
caution to the wind quit your day job, and go
it alone.
That’s okay.
BRAVE NEW WORLD:
THE RISE OF THE FLEXI-GLOBAL WORKFORCE
But: most of us are always ready to earn a little more than we’re
currently earning – and you’d be missing out if you remained blind to the
the smorgasbord of moonlighting opportunities this generation of freelancers
has opened up for all of us.
So, without further adieu: here’s everything you need to know to start
earning a little extra on the side, while you work 9-5.
Yours in always reaching for more
1.) TRENDS SUMMARY: CHECK GIG STATS TO INSPIRE YOU TO TAKE THE LEAP
A recent whitepaper from Quest Staffing Solutions provides some fascinating insight into the multiple-jobs trend and the factors currently affecting employment in South Africa and beyond. Their research reveals that “there is a notable global trend, especially in developed countries, of people taking on multiple jobs.” 2018 Jobs search stats
2.)YOU’VE GOT THIS: HOW TO MATCH YOUR MINDSET TO YOUR MULTI-CAREER PATH
To freelance successfully, you’ll need to build a holistic skillset that you constantly keep relevant and leverage as you move from one opportunity to another. So, which skills – both soft and technical – should you acquire to get ahead of the gig-economy game?
Here are some tasks you will have to learn.
- Time management
- Motivation
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Flexibility
- Prioritization
9 Best Freelance Jobs 2018
1 )HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT
WHAT?The 3 main coding languages used to create websites.
WHAT?The 3 main coding languages used to create websites.
2 GRAPHIC DESIGN
WHAT?The art of laying out both traditional and
online images, text, and media.
3 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
AND PHOTOSHOP
WHAT?In an increasingly visual marketplace, a picture
truly does say 1,000 words.4 ACCOUNTING AND
BOOKKEEPING
WHAT?Billing and inventory management, bank
statements and accounts, and financial reporting.5 WRITING AND
CONTENT CREATION
WHAT?In the words of Seth Godin, “Content Marketing is
the only marketing that’s left.”
6 SEARCH ENGINE
OPTIMISATION (SEO)
WHAT?Nobody goes to the second page of Google’s
search results – which is why businesses will
pay top dollar for someone who knows how to
optimize for search.7 USER EXPERIENCE
DESIGN (UX)
WHAT?In a world where you’ve got about two seconds
to impress a potential customer online,
consultants who can assess and improve the
usability of your site is in high demand.
8 DIGITAL MARKETING
AND SOCIAL MEDIA
WHAT?If you love using your spare time to
interact and engage with people online,
there’s a world of opportunity waiting for you
in digital marketing and social media spheres.
9 LEGAL CONSULTING
WHAT?Organizations across all sectors need to
stay on the right side of the law to stay
in business.
WHAT?The art of laying out both traditional and
online images, text, and media.
3 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
AND PHOTOSHOP
WHAT?In an increasingly visual marketplace, a picture
truly does say 1,000 words.4 ACCOUNTING AND
BOOKKEEPING
WHAT?Billing and inventory management, bank
statements and accounts, and financial reporting.5 WRITING AND
CONTENT CREATION
WHAT?In the words of Seth Godin, “Content Marketing is
the only marketing that’s left.”
6 SEARCH ENGINE
OPTIMISATION (SEO)
WHAT?Nobody goes to the second page of Google’s
search results – which is why businesses will
pay top dollar for someone who knows how to
optimize for search.7 USER EXPERIENCE
DESIGN (UX)
WHAT?In a world where you’ve got about two seconds
to impress a potential customer online,
consultants who can assess and improve the
usability of your site is in high demand.
8 DIGITAL MARKETING
AND SOCIAL MEDIA
WHAT?If you love using your spare time to
interact and engage with people online,
there’s a world of opportunity waiting for you
in digital marketing and social media spheres.
9 LEGAL CONSULTING
WHAT?Organizations across all sectors need to
stay on the right side of the law to stay
in business.
3.) HOW TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING: TACKLING TWO OF THE TRICKIEST HURDLES SO YOU CAN START MAKING MONEY ON THE SIDE
Once you’re confident you possess both the hard and soft skills needed to successfully launch your side-gig, it’s time to put yourself out there. This chapter focuses on (a) where to go looking for part-time work and (b) how to figure out what to charge for it.
6 WEBSITES THAT’LL SET YOU UP WITH A SIDE GIG
Thanks to the internet, the world of freelance work truly is your oyster.
Get started with this list of virtual locations for remote job-seekers today.
Note: there are plenty more sites like these out there – don’t be shy to ask
Google to guide you in the right direction!
FREELANCER.COM
While the free subscription only lets you bid on 8 jobs/month, they more
than make up for it with the sheer size and quality of their listings database.
WORKINGNOMADS.COM
A curated list of remote jobs, for the modern working nomad: with a strong
focus on development and design jobs, this beautifully designed website
boasts some of the best remote job listings on the market.
STAFF.COM
Geared towards companies looking for both full and part-time workers
across a range of industries, this site lets you set up a detailed profile as a
potential employee and apply for jobs from there, or wait until the site’s
recruiters match you up with potential employers.
WEWORKREMOTELY.COM
Hiring categories include everything from programming and design to
marketing and customer support.
VIRTUALVOCATIONS.COM
Run by an entirely remote team, Virtual Vocations offers “hand-screened
telecommuting jobs leads that offer real pay for real work.”
SKIPTHEDRIVE.COM
This easy-to-use site not only has one of the broadest job category lists,
but also a handy list of the best telecommuting companies across the globe
Thanks to the internet, the world of freelance work truly is your oyster.
Get started with this list of virtual locations for remote job-seekers today.
Note: there are plenty more sites like these out there – don’t be shy to ask
Google to guide you in the right direction!
FREELANCER.COM
While the free subscription only lets you bid on 8 jobs/month, they more
than make up for it with the sheer size and quality of their listings database.
WORKINGNOMADS.COM
A curated list of remote jobs, for the modern working nomad: with a strong
focus on development and design jobs, this beautifully designed website
boasts some of the best remote job listings on the market.
STAFF.COM
Geared towards companies looking for both full and part-time workers
across a range of industries, this site lets you set up a detailed profile as a
potential employee and apply for jobs from there, or wait until the site’s
recruiters match you up with potential employers.
WEWORKREMOTELY.COM
Hiring categories include everything from programming and design to
marketing and customer support.
VIRTUALVOCATIONS.COM
Run by an entirely remote team, Virtual Vocations offers “hand-screened
telecommuting jobs leads that offer real pay for real work.”
SKIPTHEDRIVE.COM
This easy-to-use site not only has one of the broadest job category lists,
but also a handy list of the best telecommuting companies across the globe
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