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girlywirly1997
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5 September 2008
Hi all,
In a bit of a dilemma and hope someone out there can help!
I'm currently in full-time employment, looking to go freelance full-time next year, but I am getting really confused about how to go about it, as I am also currently set up as a sole trader (as I do some bits and pieces after work).
Not really sure what steps to take from here - can anyone advise? Any tips for pitching for work out there?
Also, what are everyone's thoughts on freelancing now - especially when the economy is so bad - Is it likely to freelancers badly?
In a bit of a dilemma and hope someone out there can help!
I'm currently in full-time employment, looking to go freelance full-time next year, but I am getting really confused about how to go about it, as I am also currently set up as a sole trader (as I do some bits and pieces after work).
Not really sure what steps to take from here - can anyone advise? Any tips for pitching for work out there?
Also, what are everyone's thoughts on freelancing now - especially when the economy is so bad - Is it likely to freelancers badly?
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Mikeswimming
Messages count : 4Likes count : 0Registration : 10 February 2008Hi
I've started freelance in June and so far have been really busy. However the last couple of weeks I've been quiet - but that goes with the territory. The first thing to make sure is that you have a few grand saved in the bank to pay bills etc.
As regards to pitching for work, 100% of my work has come from contacts or word of mouth. I set up as sole trader first but am a limited company now. There is a lot to sort out at the beginning like tax etc. I felt sometimes why I even bothered, but once you get through all that and have built up contacts you should start to find it getting easier (hopefully). But my only advice is - if you are definately READY to go freelance (enough years experience etc) and REALLY want to do it, go for it.
With the credit crunch going on at the moment, people might give you work as your rates (I'm sure) won't be as expensive as an agencies rates - but of course they'll be looking for the same quality of work as well. So if you've ticked all the above then go for it. But, remember, have enough money saved to tie you over, otherwise you'll be looking for a full time job sooner rather than later.
Best of luck:banana