The Future is Freelancing

 

We are living in the midst of the fourth IndustrialNRevolution this version characterized by scope velocity and systems impact will disrupt nearly every industry in every nation around the world and it has ripple effects that you can feel in your daily life all the way through to the global economy one of those is how we think about the word work the meaning of the word work has and continues to shift in big and important ways for many people work no longer means 9:00 to 5:00 a commute or even designated desk companies are offering remote and flexible work terms because technology allows for it and increasingly employees demand it an entire generation of independent contractors are leveraging their expertise to live outside of traditional boundaries all enabled by the digital world in which we live so getting back to the future of work the future of work is a whole new horizon but it's also a Wild West and that's expected to change even more in the coming decades outside the confines of corporate America digital freelancers are paving their own way choosing freedom-based contract work from wherever in the world they want to live and serving clients using only the power of a computer and an internet connection and this isn't just in America its global in fact research from the World Economic Forum indicates that the top socio-economic drivers of changes in our workforce are the changing nature of work itself and the desire for flexible work 

All this raises the question of what is a freelancer simply put freelancers are self-employed independent contractors and we get paid by different companies at different times we've always had freelancers in the economy but their impact in the coming decades will be significant thanks to technology it's never been ,,,,faster easier or less expensive to launch a freelance business as a virtual assistant translator web designer web developer graphic designer course creation expert marketing expert proof reader editor-writer and that's just to name a few digital platforms have made it easier for us to reach and do business with companies in all industries and because of Technology business is conducted at lightning speed with the opportunity to land clients whether b2b or b2c in a matter of days or even hours now myths about freelance work such as that it's poorly paid that it's unstable or that it's for out-of-work creatives have traditionally kept people from purposely pursuing these businesses but that's all changing right now by 2027 nearly 60% of the workforce will have had some experience as independent contractors according to up works freelancing in America study and a growing number of them are choosing to leave traditional employment and pursue freelancing full-time Growing demand freelance talent combines with low barriers to entry which means that more employees than ever are looking to leave and start their own empire and it's not just a good time to be a freelancer it's a great time to be a well-paid freelancer. According to the state of independence in America study more than 21 percent of independent contractors earn $100,000 a year or more a number that is expected to grow could you be One of entrepreneur CEO and business owner. To be a successful freelancer you must accept the premise that organization is key that a clear work schedule and meeting deadlines are non-negotiables negotiables you also have to be comfortable putting yourself out there to negotiate fees and contract terms with clients and keep an eye on the market to see gaps that you could fill with your expertise you have to lean into your strengths at the same time that you get comfortable with hearing the word know a lot and you use that response to tweak your approach samples and your pitch to consider your own freelance options begin by analyzing your past experience for example an office administrator probably has many skills that could translate over to that a virtual assistant someone who loves reading and writing could excel as an editor or a freelance writer with a little bit of learning about online marketing if you don't have specific experience explore something you're passionate about and use technology to help you learn as you grow books courses virtual coaches and podcasts can all help you launch and expand your freelance career. Once you're clear about the focus of your freelance business educate yourself about those core elements of online marketing and develop a pitch and work samples if you don't have any professional work samples you can use create your own by giving clients a taste of what your work would look like as a finished product, they can evaluate for your talent and style before ever working together. About freelancing trying it out cost you little to nothing and you don't have to commit to it 100% to see if it's the right fit for you you can start small like with one client or project and grow from there. Trying out new creative projects with little to no risk and minimal start-up costs make it easier than ever to launch a sustainable business as a freelancer this might start as a side hustle for you and grow into a full-time career it could be your creative outlet while you stay in your traditional employment or it could be your opportunity to pursue something you're good at but you never earned a degree in when you finally discover your passion and pursue it as a freelancer you can even use the power of the freelance economy yourself by using project management software or hiring virtual assistants so that you can get more done and the good news is that you don't need to reinvent the wheel thanks to the millions of successful freelancers in the market including over 56 million in America alone follow a proven path you'll need to evaluate Fordham and create where examples and a pitch it's never been a better time to launch a career as a freelancer as this demand has grown and as the flexibility has increased today the freelance generation is turning to independent contract work as a powerful tool that workers are using to earn a living live the life they want to live and tell the story they want the world to hear freelancing is poised to be a driving force for our economy and to further contribute to how we define the word work whether your the company could outsource to a freelance professional to leverage time or expertise or whether you're thinking about launching your own freelance venture how will you be a part of that driving force???Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection
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