Those who have experienced working in an office know that "open space" is not for everyone. The idea of working from the comfort of home is increasingly appealing, as is the desire for travel and freedom. On the one hand, the opportunity to travel, work from anywhere and manage your own time is popular, but on the other hand it requires a lot of effort and self-denial.
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Continuous education
In the corporate world, managers provide their employees with a variety of training and their own "know-how" on how to get ahead. As a freelancer, however, you are responsible for yourself. It is necessary to constantly educate yourself and never lose the "lust" to work on different courses and certifications. The competition is high and it is extremely important to know how to differentiate yourself from it. Ask yourself the question, why should a client choose you to work with? Honest answers are the best way to find out in which areas you excel and in which areas you should work on yourself.
How to get projects
Beginnings tend to be difficult, so we recommend not having high expectations right from the start, especially if you are a junior in your field. In the first few months, we recommend increasing activity on your part. Don't be afraid to reach out to your potential clients and show them through your portfolio what you are capable of and what the company can gain by working with you.
If you're not sure where you can get clients, there are many Facebook groups that are directly specialized in those areas. By simply posting in such a group, you can increase your chances of getting clients.
Option number two is that you reach out to businesses that you like, know and use regularly. In this case, we recommend adding specific suggestions to your portfolio on what you could improve at that company. Of course, such a direct search for companies may or may not work out. However, you won't get anything for trying and maybe, even if the company doesn't need you right away, they will remember you in a few months. Plus, it's certainly better than sitting idly at home and waiting.
If you're not comfortable with finding clients on your own, that's where we at APM can help. If you are interested in working on Slovak or foreign projects, feel free to email us at info@apmdigital.eu and we will be happy to find a suitable project for you.
Don't forget about the formal side of things
Being a freelancer comes with responsibilities in terms of billing and business choice. A very common question is what documents you need to produce if you want to start a business. We recently wrote an article with the exact procedure on how to set up a business, which you can find here. For an article explaining how to set up an LLC, you can click on this link.
Responsibility first
We consider a responsible approach with the best possible conscience and awareness to be a key principle. Freelancing means that you create your own brand. Even the best of the best make no bones about the fact that many of their collaborations were led to them by a recommendation from their previous client. That's why we recommend all of our freelancers to do things 100%, because you never know where the collaboration will take you and what projects companies may suggest to you in the future.
A freelance position is definitely not for everyone and cannot be compared to a regular office job where you work 8 hours a day. It is a challenging process that, if you don't give up and persevere, will surely open doors to interesting offers and collaborations. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@apmdigital.eu. We'll be happy to help.
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