Freelance
6 questions
How to start freelancing?
•Define the service (start with one).
•Create a portfolio (even for free projects).
•Register on platforms (Upwork, Fiverr, FL.ru, Kwork).
•First projects — at a low price or for free to get reviews.
•Networking — clients often come by recommendation.
•Register as self-employed.
•Have a financial cushion for 3+ months before leaving employment.
How to set the price for your services?
•Study the market (how much competitors charge).
•Calculate desired monthly income ÷ working hours (considering marketing, admin work).
•Fixed project price is safer than hourly.
•Beginners — initially 20-30% below market.
•Increase every 6-12 months.
•Value-based pricing for experienced (price based on client value).
Freelance: how to find your first clients and gather reviews?
Start with a goal in the 'Freelance' topic (what should be able/understand) and limit the scope to 2–3 skills per week. Then set a schedule and measure progress with small tasks.
Freelance: how to agree on the terms of reference and avoid revisions?
Practice for 'Freelance': use active recall (questions to yourself) and interval repetitions. 20 minutes of review every 1–3–7 days yields more than cramming.
Freelance: how to build the process: brief → stages → delivery?
Answer for 'Freelance': learn through projects. Choose a mini-project for 1–2 hours and complete it — this quickly reveals gaps.
Freelance: how to protect payment and work on prepayment?
For 'Freelance' it is important to get feedback: teacher, mentor, or community. Without feedback, mistakes become ingrained.