A number of months in the past, I used to be interviewed for a podcast known as “Freelance Sucks.” The host requested if there was something I might change about launching a contract enterprise.
In all honesty, I couldn’t consider something. Nevertheless, I additionally labored as an government at a tech firm previous to launching a freelance enterprise. There have been many classes I realized as a decision-maker that I used to be in a position to apply shortly — with out going via the “Oops, that was a mistake” moments.
That being mentioned, I’ve talked with many freelancers and solopreneurs (as associates or on social media) who don’t have any sort of company background. There are a number of missteps that may occur, particularly early in a contract enterprise. They’re not irrecoverable, however they’ll set you again.
I wish to share a few of the commonest freelance errors and what I did that labored for me (and helped me earn six figures in my first yr of enterprise).
The toughest factor about launching a contract enterprise is discovering shoppers. The second hardest factor is sustaining a constant earnings.