Freelancing to a Healthy Second Income - Is Freelancing Right For You?
So you've had enough of the rat race and have decided to supplement your income by working from home as a freelancer. But how do you know if freelancing is for you? Here are some questions you should ask yourself before quitting your corporate job. What exactly is a freelancer? A Freelancer is a self-employed writer who works for whomever they want. Work could be done for an individual or for a business. Work may include article writing, web content, data entry, translation, or desktop publishing. The list goes on and on. It is entirely up to you how much you want to work and for whom you want to work. Freelance designers, writers, and journalists are all examples of freelancers. How Will I Be Paid? The person who hired you to do the work pays you. At the beginning of the hiring process, the two of you usually agree on whether you will be paid by the hour or by the job. If you're going to be paid by the hour, be prepared to log your hours and provide proof that you worked whe...