Ready to build your freelance business? Here are 3 steps to launch with success. getty The etiology of the word “freelance” comes from Sir Walter Scott’s novel Ivanhoe . It’s two words combined to refer to medieval mercenaries who would fight for whichever nation paid them the most—mercenaries yielding a lance. Today the word is used to describe pursuing a career free of long-term commitment, and not unlike its origin, many freelancers work for the highest bidder. Freelancing as a career is growing. A Fiverr study reported that 73% of US workers plan to freelance in 2023, and 31% of full-time freelancers make more than $75,000 per year. In fact, Google hires more freelancers than permanent workers. As companies tighten the reins to prepare for a potential recession, more will turn to freelancers to avoid the costs of hiring full-time staff—one employee typically costs 1.25 to 1.4 times base salary , according to the Small Business Association. But what is the most successful way to launch a freelance business? In the simplest terms: decide on a niche, get the word out, and ask for reviews. 1. Find your niche . Begin with a list of 10 to 15 of […]
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Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
