The Ultimate Guide to Freelancing
By adecker@hubspot.com (Allie Decker)
Independence, flexibility, and unlimited financial potential — these are all inviting parts of a freelancing lifestyle.
This is especially attractive for employees who want more from their workplace. But, there’s still some mystery surrounding the enigmatic career choice.
As a freelancer, how do you make money? Where do you find work or jobs? How do you figure out what to do? What about insurance and benefits?
These questions are what typically stop people from pursuing a full-time freelance career. Keep reading for the answers to these questions and more, with expert insights from professional freelancers. You can also jump to the section you’re looking for:
Over 60 million Americans freelance, including 46% of millennials and 43% of Gen Z workers. Also, based on economic trends, over 90 million workers will be freelancing by 2028.
Types of Freelancing
By freelancing, millions of talented people build their own businesses and find a bit more freedom in their day-to-day careers. Let’s review the different types of freelancing and the roles that exist in today’s marketplace.
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Administrative Small businesses — and even other freelancers — always need help with administrative tasks. These organizations often hire any or all of these freelance administrative services. |
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App Development Mobile apps are often as important as websites. Because of that, there are multiple freelance app development opportunities. |
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Consulting Some businesses need help with strategy and planning (instead of creating deliverables). That’s where these freelance consulting roles come into play. |
Source:: HubSpot Blog
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