Has there ever been a better time to take your career online? In today’s digital environment, Taking your skills, services, and products online can help you reach a worldwide audience that generations before could only dream of. It’s no surprise that so many of us now choose to start our career working online. It’s an amazing opportunity to secure a great income well into the future years ahead.
Working from a laptop gives this generation of freelancers. contractors, and employees the flexibility to be location-independent in their career. They might need to work from home some of the days in the week, fit their job around other commitments like childcare, or work on a freelance basis due to their time and lifestyle.
If you’ve started out in a digital field of any kind, or want to further your online prospects; it’s worth exploring your options. Here’s what you need to consider before taking that leap and working remotely.
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You’ll Be Against A Lot Of Competition
The competition can be fierce online. After all, you are competing globally. So though you have an entire globe to pitch to, you also have an entire globe of people who’ll also be after that customer! Make sure that you’re equipped to deal with that competition. Think about how you will pitch to companies, how you’ll stand out from the crowd, and how you’ll keep up with the pace.
Equip Yourself With Tools And Knowledge
Whether you’re an illustrator, designer, writer, or you’re great with numbers; now is the time to get to grips with the software you’ll need, and build your knowledge and portfolio. You’ll want to figure out everything from what is ir35 to what you can claim back on your tax from working remotely; preparation is key when it comes to the success of your future in a flexible career.
Be Prepared For Change, And Often
It might be tempting just to keep going with whatever role you’ve found within a company, especially if it means you can work remotely, from wherever you are at the time. However, freelance work tends to have a time limit, so it’s important to be mindful of this at all times. If your contract could be potentially cut short at any point; it’s vital that you’ve created a contingency fund, and plan for yourself.
Always Keep Back Some Savings
Saving regularly will give you a cushion if you’re freelance role ends suddenly, or you’re struggling to sign that next client. It will give you the reassurance of having enough to live on while you secure a new role. It’s also worth keeping your eyes peeled for potential long-term opportunities every now and again. You never know what may crop up, and you’ll be glad you took a little extra time out of your day to scope out the digital job market. Freelancing isn’t for everyone, so make sure that you’re ready to roll with any changes that may pop up.
Get Ready To Keep Learning
Whatever field you’ve headed into; it’s always worth being one step ahead when it comes to software and programs. Therefore, it’s worth ensuring that you invest enough time and effort into training, learning, and honing your skills where you need to. If you’re working for yourself on a freelance basis; potential employers will tend to choose someone with more attributes when it comes to their skills and knowledge. You’ll not only be able to develop what you can do with your laptop from home; you’ll probably be studying with those in a similar position to you, which could be a great chance to network (a must for any freelancer).
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November 1, 2021 at 5:09 pm (2 years ago)Great article. Thank you for all the work you put in!