Freelancing – Are you ready to go solo?

Abstract

Freelancing offers an ideal way of making a living for many of us, providing the opportunity to work from home, and be our own boss. However, working for yourself comes with its own set of challenges and is definitely not an easy option. Success is never a certainty, nor is the level of income you will generate. This article provides some basic points to consider before making the transition and provides helpful advice for those already freelancing and want to maintain or grow their business.

Keywords:

• Freelancing
• Marketing
• Business management
• Networking

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Notes on contributors

Kathryn White

Kathryn White worked as a medical writer in the pharmaceutical industry before embarking on a freelance career. Since then, she has worked alongside business coaches in the UK and US to improve her business management skills. She has presented seminars and published articles about working more effectively as a freelancer.