1. How to build
your career as
a freelancer?

2. What is Freelancing?
Freelancing or a freelancing job is when someone offers her services for an agreed period of
time in return for a fee. Freelancers are independent of the business or individuals who hire
their services and are free to take up multiple freelance projects at one time.
Freelancers typically get freelance projects online – via
freelance websites like Fiverr, Upwork, or even through
their own social media.
Another way to get freelance projects is onsite. This
works when freelancers have an established network of
clients and companies.

3. How much do freelancers
earn in India?
About 23 percent of freelancers earn in the range of
Rs 40-45 lakh annually.
23 percent earn in the range of Rs 2.5-5 lakh a year.
13 percent earn between Rs 10-15 lakh annually.
11 percent earn Rs 2.5 lakh or less annually.
8 percent earn Rs 7.5-10 lakh annually.
According to a recent survey by PayPal, freelancers in
India, on average, earn about Rs 19 lakh. The survey
further breaks it down.
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4. How much does a beginner freelancer
earn and the earnings of experienced
freelancers?
Retainer basis
Charging hourly
Charging on a project basis
Beginner freelancers earn between ₹ 10,000 to
₹ 30,000 per month in India, while experienced
can even make up to ₹80,000 per month.
There are three ways by which freelancers
charge their clients:
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5. Freelancers have the unique ability to choose the
clients they work with.
Another benefit of freelancing is the ability to choose
your workload.
Freelancers have absolute freedom over everything.
Benefits of Freelancing

6. Freelance jobs offer independence. One can do work
from anywhere and at any time.
Many jobs offer employees variety; however, working
a freelance job opens up the ability to work on a
variety of projects and topics.
Benefits of Freelancing

7. When is the right
time to start
freelancing?
The correct time to start freelancing is NOW!!! Don't
wait for years to start your freelancing career.
If you're studying and have skills, go and register
yourself in freelancing sites like Fiverr and Upwork.
Until recently, everything has said that stepping out
on your own, freelancing, and building a small
business is the trend of where things are going.

8. When is the right time
to start freelancing?
Freelancers and independent workers are the fastest-
growing segments of the workforce.
After graduate school, many graduates are going
independent rather than working for organizations.
Harvard Business Review calls these people the super-
temps.
So, don't wait for the perfect time to start your
freelancing career and commence right now.

9. Upwork vs Fiverr: Which Is
Better for Freelancers?
For beginners, Fiverr is the best
platform to start with. Fiverr offers
work with very few skills, even at $5.
Fiverr has a different working model
than Upwork. On Fiverr, you have to
offer your services at first by placing
a Gig.
Upwork requires some advanced skills before
you can start working. If you have already
been doing freelancing for a while, you may
know that Upwork is more professional.
Upwork can be more difficult for newbies too.
On Upwork, you have to apply for the job
after reading complete details about the job.

10. Upwork vs Fiverr: Which Is
Better for Freelancers?
When it comes to earning, Fiverr
starts from $5 to as much as you can
earn. You can do a task for a client at
any price.
On Fiverr, you have to mention each
and everything in the Gig and wait
for the client to contact you.
On Upwork, you will hardly find a project
worth $5. The jobs are worth more than that.
Upwork makes it clear that you are applying
for a specific job with some skill set. So you
can get a job if you have enough skills for the
project.

11. How to overcome
procrastination as
a freelancer?
Try to get it done even if it's not your favorite.
If you want to get things done, you need to be
organized. Allocate time for specific tasks and stick to
them.
Break down your tasks. Tackle them a tiny bit at a
time.
Shut your notifications off when you’re trying to work
- avoiding distraction.
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12. Questions?
Comments?
Let me
know!
Freelancing is equal parts positive
and negative. You just have to
decide if you’re willing to take the
risk that almost always
accompanies it.
For more information, watch my
Youtube Video by clicking the link in the
description box:
https://youtu.be/qxE9E45bdQE
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