Online Earning Skills : Freelancer's World (elancing) part 1/2

I am writing up this article on demand of different people asking about freelancing. The topic is very large. I am dividing it into two articles. This is the first article.The next I will publish next week.

After reading these article you will understand the following:

(This article covers)

• what is freelancing?
  
• what skills are needed ?
• who can become an freelancer ?
• how to become a successful freelancer ?
• what money an freelancer can get ?

(Next article will cover)

• how to start?
• Risks/ threats to freelancing?

FreeLance
I will start with the formal definition:
A freelancer, freelance worker, or freelance is a self-employed person who pursues a profession without a long-term commitment to any particular employer. There are two type of persons involved.

• Buyer

• Provider

Buyer provides the job and provider completes do the job. Buyers has different types of Projects like ( i mentioning few categories here):

1. Web Development

* Web Design
* Web Programming
* Ecommerce
* UI Design
* Website QA
* Website Project Management
* Other - Web Development

2. Software Development

* Desktop Applications
* Game Development
* Scripts & Utilities
* Software Plug-ins
* Mobile Apps
* Application Interface Design
* Software Project Management
* Software QA
* VOIP


3. Networking & Information Systems

* Network Administration
* DBA - Database Administration
* Server Administration
* ERP / CRM Implementation
* Other - Networking & Information Systems

4. Writing & Translation

* Technical Writing
* Website Content
* Blog & Article Writing
* Copywriting
* Translation
* Creative Writing
* Other - Writing & Translation

5. Administrative Support

* Data Entry
* Personal Assistant
* Web Research
* Email Response Handling
* Transcription
* Other - Administrative Support

6. Design & Multimedia

* Graphic Design
* Logo Design
* Illustration
* Print Design
* 3D Modeling & CAD
* Audio Production
* Video Production
* Voice Talent
* Animation
* Presentations
* Engineering & Technical Design
* Other - Design & Multimedia

7. Customer Service

* Customer Service & Support
* Technical support
* Phone Support
* Order Processing
* Other - Customer Service

8. Sales & Marketing

* Advertising
* Email Marketing
* SEO - Search Engine Optimization
* SEM - Search Engine Marketing
* SMM - Social Media Marketing
* PR - Public Relations
* Telemarketing & Telesales
* Business Plans & Marketing Strategy
* Market Research & Surveys
* Sales & Lead Generation
* Other - Sales & Marketing

9. Business Services

* Accounting
* Bookkeeping
* HR / Payroll
* Financial Services & Planning
* Payment Processing
* Legal
* Project Management
* Business Consulting
* Recruiting
* Statistical Analysis
* Other - Business Services


Can I become a Freelancer?
There may be less or more categories, sub categories mentioned above If you feel that you have skills related to any 1 or more of these, then you can become a Freelancer.

Successful Freelancers
To become a successful Free lancer. Best thing is follow these guidelines

• understand the requirements of the Project
• Timeline to finish the Project
• Provide quality work
• communication with the buyer

I believe if you follow these things then your Buyer will give a high rating. Higher ratings will get more business and more money. Buyers also reward BONUS to their providers.

How come I become Rich with Freelancing?
People will get money by doing work. But not all people get rich. The reason is very simple the Time Vs Money. How much you spent and how much you get? If you analyze then you will understand that there is one other thing i.e. Opportunity. So we need to keep a balance among all these things. Few things you should consider:

• High rating more business
• High rating you can demand more money
• High skills you can work more (more work more money)
• Business ethics (the more the people will trust you the more business you will get)
• Management (the more you will manage things, less effort and great results you will get)
• Working on the emerging and latest technology
  
• Good communication with the buyers (Again communication is very important factor).
• Follow the rules and policy.
  

These are the secrets that I have shared with you. I hope now you will have make some of your mind to do something. Next week i will let you know WHERE TO START?

>>Your comments / suggestions are always welcome.<<

Many Thanks!

Part 2 Here:

Online Earning Skills : Freelancer's World (elancing) part 2/2