E-Lancing: Overview

Ultimately the goal of this blog and my book is to help you build an income that will actually support you. Freelancing is certainly not easy to do. Once you've figured out what skills you possess that are marketable, then it does become a bit easier. It isn’t unlike putting yourself out there as artist: what makes you marketable and unique? What makes a company want to hire you?

When companies contract with freelancers, what they’re looking for is someone who can enhance their bottom line. Plain and simple, if they could do it better and cheaper in house, then they probably would.

In many situations hiring a freelancer is an appealing option for companies. For example, the project could be short term, or a one-time thing. The company could also be experiencing rapid growth and need to outsource some work as their operations expand. If you position yourself correctly, then that expansion in operations might just be you. Of course, that assumes that you would have an interest in taking a longer term position with a company.

Many people are scared of the uncertainty that comes with being a freelancer. Not always knowing where your next paycheck is coming from can be a scary thing. Artists seem less worried about this, in my own experience. Within our artistic careers, freelancing isn't a new concept. You don't always know when your next show is, so you hustle to find it. That same drive will serve you well in your side-hustle.

The beauty of freelancing is that there are jobs of many different kinds available. From data entry to some high-level jobs, there is something for every skill set. It’s just a matter of finding the correct job market to find those jobs.