Comments on: How Freelancing Can Help You Make The Leap Into Entrepreneurship

By: J @ Make lots of money now

J @ Make lots of money now — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:47:48 +0000

I think the only problem in the freelancing world is that there are obviously too much a concern of quality. For example. There are those odd jobs that are pretty easy to do; yet takes up a lot of time and so people decide to outsource their tasks. Now comes every Jack and Joe and makes it very difficult for you to find trust in others because there’s never the quality in the type of work people are doing.
On the other end it creates a problem ulitimately when you become the one needing outsource/freelance work.

By: sell textbooks

sell textbooks — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:04:47 +0000

Freelancing is what kept me afloat when i was unemployed and it lead to my now full time employment. Free lancing is always a good way to earn a few extra dollars when needed.

By: J @ Make lots of money now

J @ Make lots of money now — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:44:40 +0000

Freelancing might be seen as one way to actually brand yourself. We all know that branding is of vital essence if you want people to even look at what you have to offer online. So I agree that you can freelance yourself to the top.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:17:04 +0000

I think I’ll pass on freelancing. I’d prefer to have my work benefit myself. In other words, I want my blog posts to benefit my sites thru SEO. Otherwise, I’d rather take a regular 9 to 5 job. However, what works for me doesn’t work for everyone.

Why do I feel this way? I don’t really like to write that much. I really don’t like writing about “jobs”. However, I do write about it sometimes because it’s my niche. However, I actually do enjoy writing about music in small amounts. Nonetheless, I don’t like writing huge amounts of material about music. Music is my other niche but it’s more a hobby than for profit.

I don’t view my feelings laziness; It’s just my preference. I’d rather spend long hours asking for link exchanges than write material. Either way it’s hard work.

By: HP van Duuren

HP van Duuren — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:52:21 +0000

Thanks for your post Ali,

I just recently read and interesting article about Freelancing being as a Farmer that plants many seeds and watches them grow at different rates. That is exactly what you also showed in your post with the ‘Ratio’s’ of your activities, the Freelance/Blogging bringing in the most, the Advertising second, than the Magazine Writing etc. etc.

(BTW I do have a lot of great info
about (the) Writing (craft) on my Writing Blogspot )

Anyway,

Just minutes ago I have put up a ‘Writers Cattle Call’ on my Main Blogspot, because of seeing Yaro’s example here with having Guest Posts, and by seeing your Guest Post (and the comments your post receives) It gave me the idea to offer my visitors the opportunity to offer my Guests a (Blog) Spot for Guest Posts, Since I have several Theme Specific Blogspots to fill with content, and since I just only write posts whenever I feel like posting on them my own posts can sometimes be a slightly ‘Over Exclusive’ at times

So also thank you both for the Inspiration, talking about Inspiration at my Home Business Blogspot you can find a lot of inspiring posts about Entrepreneurship,

All the Best,
To your Happy Inspiration,
HP

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By: Blog Design

Blog Design — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:06:45 +0000

I believe freelancing is a good option for those who have not been able to get started in any online venture, nor have built up any type of residual income. This can help you sustain yourself during the low periods where you are not really generating the type of revenue you need to stay afloat. So I definitely think it is an option for newbies who are looking into making money online and working from their home. It doesn’t hurt the seasoned professionals who happen to have a bad month either.

By: baby

baby — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:32:09 +0000

I do think that actually freelancing is again working for “someone”,
but starting a business that will go on a partial autopilot might be much more attractive,
of course if you know how to start and continue it

By: Turkish

Turkish — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:27:31 +0000

Wow, that’s sound good niche tank. I made a decision since reading the post yesterday.

I have accepted a job in April, till then I will continue with my sites as still so much to learn. The new job is temporary till October and then I will pick the sites up again. As long as I am spend wisely, the money from the six months working should be able to last me throughout the winter as well which will give me time to follow my passion of website building and promoting.

Having said that I got a freelance job yesterday and the client is very happy with my rates!

Swings and roundabouts maybe.

By: The Niche Think Tank

The Niche Think Tank — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:57:48 +0000

I already quit my day job thanks to this blog, BMM and freelancing. I know have more time to spend with ym wife and daughter and I stand on the corner in the morning while having coffee and watch the hordes of people hurriedly driving to work for that almighty buck. I just sit and watch it roll in now.
Thanks Yaro. You Da Man!

By: Turkish

Turkish — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:33 +0000

I get where you are coming from but to be honest freelancing is beginning to grate me. I am sick and tired of clients wanting the earth for nothing and bartering on my prices. I said to one client that his offer amounted to $0.25 an hour and his reply was to work quicker.

But at the same time they want top quality work. The one client that I did have who accepted my rates ran out of money!

Seriously considering going back to a 9 to 5 job and just keeping my websites as a hobby.

By: James Humphrey

James Humphrey — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:00:47 +0000

Man great information and sometimes we have to give a little before we receive. Free Lance work is such a great idea depending on your market and how you promote. Cool Guest post for sure.

By: W3 Business Advisors

W3 Business Advisors — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:07:51 +0000

Half the battle is just putting yourself out there to see what you got. If you are someone that works hard and sleeps less you have the first important ingredients to get things started.

By: Legitimate Work From Home Jobs

Legitimate Work From Home Jobs — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:07:50 +0000

Fear is a big stumbling block for many. Freelancing will give you the opportunity to keep your day job while feeling out the potential for entrepreneurship. No matter how you go about it, being an entrepreneur requires discipline.

By: Ali Hale

Ali Hale — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:07:06 +0000

What a fab success story, thanks for sharing it! Fiction is a really hard field to break into and to make money from (poetry is even worse, I believe) … so for me, my fiction writing is purely a hobby in the sense that I don’t treat it as something I expect to make money from. I’d love to, but I know it’s far from certain!

By: Ali Hale

Ali Hale — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:04:25 +0000

There is definitely a lot of low-paid work online … but there are also some great opportunities if you’re prepared to hunt around a bit. (I get $35-$60 per blog post, and none of them take more than an hour to write.)

By: Ali Hale

Ali Hale — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:02:49 +0000

Thanks Kimberly, glad to help and hope the freelancing and the more entrepreneurial activities work out well for you!

By: Ali Hale

Ali Hale — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:53:32 +0000

I think in any field (writing, photography, etc) you don’t need to be an expert in order to freelance successfully. Many clients won’t need an expert-level service (and they won’t be able to afford it either).

When I started out, I got paid to set up websites for a few clients with very small businesses. I am FAR from an expert at this — but I knew enough (and was cheap enough) to be just what they needed.

So by all means freelance … and target the people who you can help. I’m often surprised how many people *really* struggle with writing and would love to pay someone to help them out.

By: Chris Peterson

Chris Peterson — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:22:16 +0000

When I had started my free lancer work, initially it was very difficult to convince to the client. But after few months I slowly achieved better response in the field of blogging and SEO. Now I’m free from company work pressure and enjoying my time.

In other words I can say free lancer is the path where you can able to proof yourself.

By: Jose@Notes on Blogging

Jose@Notes on Blogging — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:27:55 +0000

It’s almost ironic that one considers entrepreneurship as the alternative to a boring, time-demanding job, only to realize that running one’s own business can get even more demanding and requiring more self-discipline than one is accustomed to.
Nothing comes easy… at least for most of us!

By: used tires

used tires — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:20:04 +0000

I am presently a freelancer working at my own pace. I find it’s great to help me get a firm grasp on things without too many overbearing pressures. Too often people jump into the big league straight away without proper experience and they run out of air.

Till then,

Jean

By: John

John — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:31:19 +0000

Totally agreed with Hale….

By: Stan

Stan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:08:08 +0000

Free lance work is a form of Entrepreneurship. There are one in the same. With Entrepreneurship there is not perminate work of health plans, just like when you start your own business

By: Credit Girl

Credit Girl — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:54:55 +0000

Great guest post Ali! Simple and straight to the point. I’m sure many people who are transitioning from a full time employed job to a freelancing potential are worried about their income and whether or not they may get enough work. However, if you never take that chance, you’ll always be left wondering so it was a great way for you to explain the steps into freelance work. Here is an article that also talks about how to budget on a freelancing income: http://www.gobankingrates.com/budgeting-for-freelancers/

ENJOY!

By: oyun

oyun — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:38:07 +0000

Your MessageMy experience has also been that many people fail in business because they underestimate the amount of time and money it takes to get the business going or they overestimate their own self-discipline and ability to manage their time. But don’t lose your focus on your ultimate goals!

By: Jacinta Dean

Jacinta Dean — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:13:12 +0000

Hi Yaro,

Great guest post by Ali, I really like her style and writing. Thank you for sharing. It has got me thinking as to a way I could leverage my abilities.

See you back here soon!

Jacinta

(An aussie mum trying to create a business online while my 2 year old sleeps!)

By: Archan Mehta

Archan Mehta — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:29:33 +0000

Great post, Ali, you are a fabulous writer. And you get to the heart of the matter. Thanks.

I only have one experience to share, which really ought to be viewed as a case study.

Once, I had sent out a manuscript to a lot of publishing companies. I received rejection slips galore and some editors did not bother even to respond.

There you have it, I thought, you are a failed writer and your career ain’t going nowhere, buddy, I thought to myself. I suffered from a lot of negative self-talk until a good friend of mine persuaded me to submit the same piece to a publication sponsoring a short story contest. I said to my friend…yeah, right, like this piece is ever gonna see the light of day!

The magazine had a jury comprising some of the most distinguished writers in the world of publishing. Guess what? I won. And I was invited to receive the prize and the journos wrote a piece about the event and I had my photo taken and it was like a dream.

You never know, right? You can get lucky based on editorial judgment and a host of other factors. So, whether you are a freelancer or entrepreneur….learn from my experience. Don’t make the mistakes I made in my career. And, please persevere, and go for it.
And save whatever you write even if your piece is rejected time and again. Look at me!

By: Segedoo

Segedoo — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:16:03 +0000

Nice to meet you here again:)

Yes, you just have to take the first step – it might even be your leap of faith but take it.

By: Tyler WebCPA

Tyler WebCPA — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:42:23 +0000

Ali,I really liked it that you emphasized how freelancing, if done right, can actually complement your entrepreneurial work. My experience has also been that many people fail in business because they underestimate the amount of time and money it takes to get the business going or they overestimate their own self-discipline and ability to manage their time. But don’t lose your focus on your ultimate goals!

By: Nicole Price

Nicole Price — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:22:18 +0000

Free lance work is brutally competitive and rates have come down if by freelance work you mean the writing work that is very common now a days. On the other hand, if you mean the offline work that is available, here, the problem is the time taken. I however agree that some source of income while the big income stream takes place is certainly a good option.