Is Freelance The Way Forward For You? Part 1
Being self employed is something that many people aspire to be at some stage in the future, from graduates to full time employees. So the really question is why peruse such a dream and what are the overall benefits. Being employed is very different to being self employed, so if your serious about taking that step, consider the pros and cons
Their more obvious risks which will lead to more responsibilities as you will actually become your own boss. To qualify as a freelancer you actually need to be hired by a company for a period of time or by the project. It means that you will be selling your skills and time which will be an assets to the company hiring you.
It is your choice whether you get paid by the hour or by the project. You will have to negotiate your desired rates with the company and come to a compromise that works best for both parties. It always helps to contact other successful freelancers to find out how much they charge to give you better idea of how to price your services.
Have you ever wandered why some companies would require the services of a freelancer?. Well, the reality is, freelancers are generally more flexible with there hours, often working well into the night if needed on tight projects. Permanent staff are paid until a set time and often would not be prepared to make that sacrifice.
It helps to keep a solid relationship with your client by hitting your deadlines and pushing quality work. Companies who hire like the fact that there is little commitment involved, because they are only hiring you for one off jobs. Employees sign contracts which means that they will get paid regardless.
Quite often the in house team are only capable of producing work of a certain standard, but freelancers are usually specialists, with skills that can be valuable to the company for a particular time or project. If you are intending to become a freelancer, it helps to try and specialise in a particular area as this makes you more valuable to the client in the long run.
You will actually save the client money because of the non commitment involved. They do not have to consider paying you when you not well or on holiday. There is no redundancy money to pay out or tax, so it means less administration work for them.
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