After having a baby, I started to try freelancing, and I realized that life can be so beautiful!
Not having to be woken up by an alarm clock every day, not having to crowd the subway, not having to deal with the boss and colleagues, it's so cool!
Now I have 4 jobs: writing, being a self-media, e-commerce, writing and self-media tutor.
Although I am busy every day, I am doing what I like, and I don't feel tired at all. The point is, the income is several times higher than before!
Really never going to work again!
I know that many sisters aspire to a freelance lifestyle, but don't know how to get started.
Today, I would like to share my freelancing experience, hoping to give you some inspiration and ideas.
(1) Start with a low-C side hustle
Just start freelancing, don't quit your job all at once and cut off your financial resources. You can use your off-duty time to try some low-investment side hustles, such as writing advertorials, doing e-commerce, selling second-hand, etc.
You can use the resources and connections you already have, or you can use your own strengths. The goal is to accumulate and prepare for full-time freelancing afterwards.
(2) Create a specialty based on interest
If you want to go long on the road of freelancing, you must have a core competency. Find out what you're interested in, and continue to learn, practice, and accumulate until you become an expert in this field.
Expertise can come from hobbies, professional backgrounds, practical experience, etc. With expertise, you have the capital to make money and are more confident.
For example, writing, doing self-media, being a makeup artist, and a travel planner.
(3) When you make money from your expertise, start planning freelancing
When you make steady money from your expertise, you're almost ready to do freelancing. At this time, consider quitting your boring job and focusing on a side hustle.
But plan ahead and calculate your expenses, income, taxes, etc., to make sure you have enough cash flow to stay afloat. At the same time, it is also necessary to explain clearly to family and friends, and strive for their understanding and support.
(4) After stabilizing income, actively expand income channels
When freelancing brings a steady stream of cash flow, don't stop exploring and try to find new revenue streams. For example, you can try to pay for knowledge, open online courses, write books, etc.
You can also use your influence to do brand cooperation, wide and wide, bring goods, etc. The more diverse the revenue channels, the less risk there is and the greater the room for profit.
In short, freelancing is not as simple as it seems, and it requires continuous learning, accumulation, and polishing. But once successful, freedom and happiness are also real.
Whether you're at work or freelancing, I want you to live the life you want.
I'm Yan'er, I've been writing for 6 years, a multi-platform signed author, a light entrepreneur from the media, sharing writing monetization, self-media light entrepreneurship dry goods, using writing and self-media to live the life I want, keep walking, and walk to the bright lights.