{"id":1980,"date":"2020-05-07T20:44:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T20:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/?p=1980"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:32:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:32:32","slug":"freelancing-freelance-work-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/freelancing-freelance-work-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start A Successful Freelancing Side Hustle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance work is a fantastic option for anyone wanting to be their own boss. Instead of being employed by a company, freelancers are self-employed. Freelance work can be done full-time or as a part-time <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side hustle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancers typically work in creative industries, like journalism, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/freelance-copywriting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copywriting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and graphic design, but there\u2019s also a demand for freelancers with skills in tech, accountancy and finance, admin, and even health and fitness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, if you have a set of skills which you think people will pay for, you could stand to make money by becoming a freelancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are pros and cons to becoming a freelancer, so learn as much as you can first. In this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OddsMonkey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guide, we\u2019ll cover the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is freelancing?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does freelancing work?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance work FAQs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros and cons of freelance work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get started with a freelancing side hustle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What Is Freelancing?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance work is carried out on a contract-by-contract basis rather than as part of employment for a single organisation. Freelancers are self-employed and can engage with more than one client at a time. Many freelancers often work on multiple assignments at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u2018freelance\u2019 (as \u2018free-lance\u2019) was first used in Sir Walter Scott\u2019s novel <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ivanhoe<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1819 to describe mercenaries who were willing to work for whoever paid the most. These men were considered \u2018free\u2019 and not bound by loyalty to any one party, while \u2018lance\u2019 referred to their weapons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, the term has shifted from its origins on the battlefield to the meaning of freelancing we know today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The popularity of freelance work<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea of working for yourself appeals to lots of people in the UK. Freelance work offers flexibility, working as and when you choose, and can allow for a better work\/life balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research conducted in 2024 found that there were a little over 2 million freelancers in the UK, making up almost half of those who are solo self-employed (i.e. self-employed without any of their own employees).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How does freelancing work?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all work is completed by an in-house team. Sometimes, businesses choose to outsource work. Creative agencies can pick this work up, or freelancers, depending on what the client is looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancers can choose to work with a client on a short or long-term basis, either completing one-off tasks, contracts which run for a number of months, or multiple gigs of varying lengths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the chief benefits of freelancing is also one of its chief downsides. Neither you nor your client has any obligation to continue to work with the other beyond any existing contract &#8211; this gives you fantastic flexibility, but it also means that you have very little job security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Freelance Work FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>What kind of jobs can you freelance?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jobs from all kinds of sectors can be done on a freelance basis. A lot of the time, if work can be outsourced (instead of being done in-house), it can be done by a freelancer. Here are some examples of the types of jobs that you could do as a freelancer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Writing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (articles, ad copy, marketing, blogging, research, ghostwriting for books and ebooks)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Web development or programming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (front or back end development on a website, game programming)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Graphic design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (branding, logos, typography, advertising)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Search Engine Optimisation | SEO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (keyword research, competitive analysis, on-site analysis, link building)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>User Experience | UX<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (interface, layout, content, interactive elements)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Virtual assistant work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (email and chat support, research, communication management)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transcription<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (medical or legal documents, translation, video or audio)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bookkeeping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (accounts preparation, VAT returns, payroll)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Photography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (wedding, wildlife, fashion, portrait, stock photos, lifestyle)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Can I start freelancing with no experience?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s certainly possible to freelance without having any prior experience as a freelancer &#8211; but ideally you will at least have experience in performing the work you plan to offer to your clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, it is possible to branch out as a freelancer into adjacent fields, or even to pick up a completely new skill. This may be easier once you\u2019ve already completed several jobs as a freelancer, as you\u2019ll have demonstrated your reliability, even if you\u2019re newer to the type of work you\u2019re taking on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, though, you\u2019re most likely to find success if you focus on offering services that rely on your existing skills and experience, giving your new clients good reasons to place their trust in you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How do freelancers find work?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the best way to find work as a freelancer is to look online. There are loads of sites offering the latest freelancing opportunities. Some may be sector-specific, which should help you minimise the amount of time you spend searching for work.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most well-known of these sites is probably Upwork, but there are many others to look at too. Upwork is a platform where freelancers and clients can find each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancers sign up to the site, create a profile which shows their skills and experience level, and submit proposals to jobs they\u2019re interested in completing. Conversely, clients post job listings describing the job and available budget and then review and accept proposals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How much do freelancers get paid?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of money freelancers get paid varies wildly, depending on experience, sector, and the nature of individual tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/freelance-copywriting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance copywriters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, will typically charge \u00a330 per hour or more &#8211; often a lot more, for those with plenty of experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance graphic designers, meanwhile, may charge anything from \u00a320 to \u00a3100 per hour, again depending on their skill and experience, or the nature of the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding on how much to charge for your own services, you should research what others in your field are charging to help you decide on an appropriate rate to set.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pros And Cons Of Freelance Work\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Pros<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your own hours\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because you\u2019re not working a typical 9 to 5, you have a bit more flexibility. For example, if you know that you\u2019re more productive in the late afternoon\/evening, it makes sense to start working a bit later in the morning. As long as you schedule your workload properly, freelancing should allow you to set your own hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variety<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some jobs can be a bit repetitive, doing the same sorts of tasks and working on the same projects day in and day out. Freelance work gives you the opportunity to pick work from a whole range of topics. One month you might <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/write-reviews-for-money-uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">write reviews for money<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; the next, you could be working on an \u2018About Us\u2019 page for a SaaS company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work from home<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, freelance work can be done entirely online and from home, allowing you to avoid commuting and enjoy more free time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your clients<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially once you\u2019re established, you have the freedom to decide who you work with. You can cultivate long term relationships with clients you enjoy working with, or avoid clients who don\u2019t suit your way of working, or whose vibe you don\u2019t like when you initially speak to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cons\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loneliness\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your personality type, you could find freelancing isolating. Without regular colleagues, you\u2019ll spend most of your time working alone, especially if you\u2019re freelancing from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No real scope for promotion<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s up to you to sell yourself, set your rates and pitch your skills, so it\u2019s also up to you to upgrade your job title or increase your pay. As a freelancer, career progression isn\u2019t as clear as it is for employees, and there\u2019s no boss to offer you a promotion or pay rise for doing a good job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That doesn\u2019t mean that your career can\u2019t progress, though; if you think you\u2019ve moved up a level in terms of skills and experience, reflect this in how you sell yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of structure<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the downside of having flexibility; your days are not organised by anyone unless you structure them. Organisation is a key part of freelancing, and it\u2019s up to you to make sure you set and stick to a schedule to ensure that you meet deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget and badger\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with repeat clients and a (hopefully) higher-than-an-employee hourly rate, freelancing involves a certain amount of \u2018feast and famine\u2019. It just doesn\u2019t come with the stability of a monthly paycheck, and you don\u2019t get paid for sick days or holidays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good idea to draw up a budget and put away what you can while the pay is good to make sure you have enough when the times aren\u2019t so good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also need to keep on top of payments which will involve submitting invoices to the clients and, unfortunately, chasing unpaid invoices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Burnout<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancers tend to work as much as they can, as they can never be certain of how much work they\u2019ll have in the future. This can easily lead to burnout, which can have a serious impact on your ability to produce good quality work on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Set Up As A Freelancer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re considering setting up a freelance business, be aware that you may need to wear a few hats. And unfortunately, you\u2019ll need to spend some time on tasks that can\u2019t be billed for:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Company structure<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a structure for your freelance work. Are you a sole trader, a limited company, or an umbrella? Speak to other freelancers and an accountant to help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of each.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Contracts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a written contract in place for every client you work with. Detailing everything, including the brief, expectations and deadlines of a job, will make it easier to settle any disputes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>VAT<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Value-added tax is an amount added to the cost of almost all goods and services that are bought in the UK. The current rate is 20%. If you set up a freelance business and earn over a certain threshold (\u00a390,000 in the 25\/26 tax year), you\u2019ll need to register for and collect VAT.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good idea to know how VAT can affect you and your business. You may need to add VAT to your prices and send that extra money to HMRC. You\u2019ll be able to claim back any VAT that you pay on business supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Income tax: do I have to pay taxes on freelance work?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income tax is calculated on the total amount of money you earn. You\u2019ll pay 20% tax on earnings that exceed your personal allowance and are below the upper limit of the basic rate or 40% tax on earnings above the higher rate limit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to freelance as a side hustle, you\u2019ll need to submit a self-assessment tax return if you make over \u00a31000 in a calendar year &#8211; which, hopefully, you will! So make sure to keep records of your work, and set aside some of your earnings to ensure you can pay your tax bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Organisation: bookkeeping and accounts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a freelancer, you need to couple your creativity with organisation. It\u2019s so important to keep an accurate record of your finances. Bookkeeping is also the best way to record invoices and check who\u2019s paid and who hasn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Track your expenses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your expenses can be deducted from your taxable income, so make sure to keep track of them. Equipment you use for your work can be deducted (e.g. the cost of a new laptop), as can a percentage of your housing costs and any professional subscriptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Setting payment terms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment terms are another important part of being a freelancer. While you can set the terms, you may need to be flexible or be willing to change your terms depending on the client. You may also need to have quite short payment windows in order to stay on top of your cash flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s always a good idea to discuss your payment terms with a client before you work with them so that you can try and avoid surprises or problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Invoicing\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay on top of invoicing. Tell your clients when you\u2019ll be invoicing them, and stick to that. Otherwise, your payments will be delayed, and you may find yourself struggling with cash flow. Also, don\u2019t hesitate to chase people if they forget to pay on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cashflow<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashflow is one of the most important things you\u2019ll need to keep an eye on as a freelancer. Although you won\u2019t typically have huge expenses as a freelancer, it\u2019s depressingly common for clients to be slow to pay for work, and you could easily find yourself running into difficulties if you don\u2019t keep on top of money you\u2019re owed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Making Money As A Freelancer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it\u2019s perhaps one of the most important parts of working for yourself, knowing how to make money freelancing isn\u2019t necessarily one of the easiest. For example: how do you know how much your work is worth and how much you should charge?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As someone looking to break into the world of freelancing and find your first client, it can be tempting to underprice yourself. Apart from anything else, if you\u2019ve been salaried up until this point, it can be difficult to figure out the value of your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s important to remember low-pricing yourself into jobs by not asking for enough could do more damage. By that, I mean that if your rates are set too low, potential clients will begin to wonder why. If you don\u2019t value your work, why should anyone else?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other issue with underpricing yourself is that some people may take advantage, and you could find yourself working for next to no reward. While you\u2019d gain experience, this doesn\u2019t pay the bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The best ways to charge for freelance work\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main options when it comes to being paid as a freelancer: by the hour and per project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to decide which is the best option for you, you\u2019ll need to do some market and competitor research. See if you can find out what other people in your sector are charging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does their work compare with yours, and what extra skills or added value do you have that will let you charge more? Always make sure that your pricing structure is clear to potential clients before you start a job.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting an hourly rate<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to calculate a freelance hourly rate could be to start with a target \u2018salary\u2019 in mind. Then, work out your expected business outgoings, which could include capital expenditure, rent, utilities, travel, etc. and add that amount to your target salary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also need to consider how much time you\u2019ll be working. Remember: freelancing isn\u2019t necessarily a 9 to 5 job; clients often expect projects to be delivered in a shorter turnaround, and work isn\u2019t always constant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divide the total of your target salary and your costs of business by the number of billable hours you think you\u2019ll be working to find an appropriate hourly rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Billing per project\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with charging by the hour, charging per project can leave you open to underpricing yourself, especially if the client hasn\u2019t been entirely clear about their expectations at the start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to bill per project, be aware that you\u2019ll most likely need to take responsibility for unexpected delays from the client side, and that you may well get some pushback from the client if the work takes longer than originally anticipated and you add extra charges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raising your rates\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t increase your rates once you\u2019re an established freelancer. As you gain experience, you should review your rates regularly and consider raising them, especially if you\u2019re getting work with ease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ongoing clients, conduct annual rate reviews with them to ensure that you\u2019re charging the right amount for your skills and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also choose to raise your rates for a specific project. For example, if a client requires a \u2018rush job\u2019, they\u2019ll need a certain amount of work on a shorter deadline. In that case, it would make sense for you to up your rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also raise your rates if you\u2019re especially busy. If you don\u2019t <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">need<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take on any extra work, it\u2019s reasonable to charge a premium for your time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Platforms For Freelancers: The Best Freelance Websites (UK)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where can you find freelance work? As well as word-of-mouth, social media, and searching on Google, it\u2019s definitely worth signing up to a freelance platform or two. Below is a list of the best freelance work websites in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Upwork<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the most well-known freelancing platform, Upwork is for both freelancers looking for work and clients looking for freelancers. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re an expert or looking for your first gig; Upwork has something for everyone. Apply for both short- and long-term projects and hourly or per-project work in a variety of skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fiverr\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiverr offers micro gigs, which are predominantly short-term freelance tasks. The platform got its name because it started off as a place where people could get or offer work for $5. This approach received a lot of criticism, especially when coupled with Fiverr\u2019s 2014 \u201cYou\u2019re paying too much for design\u201d Facebook ad campaign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since then, the base rate has become more reasonable, allowing freelancers to charge realistic rates for work. When it comes to making money here, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/how-to-sell-on-fiverr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to sell on Fiverr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is easy, with the user selling their skills and time to a client.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>PeoplePerHour\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PeoplePerHour is a UK-based platform which is free for freelancers to join; all you need to do is complete an online application. If your application is approved, you\u2019ll be able to check out a stream of projects from the platform\u2019s international client community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Freelancer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancer offers freelance work from a wide range of sectors, from delivery to website development.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips And Tricks For Freelancing Success<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, keep your rate the same &#8211; but you can consider making a slightly reduced offer for a client wanting a large quantity of work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you first sign up to a platform, apply to as many jobs as you can. You may need to start off by lowering your rate in order to get work &#8211; once you\u2019ve built up some reviews, you\u2019ll be able to be pickier and to increase your rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, don\u2019t waste time on jobs that clearly aren\u2019t worth it. If the client\u2019s demands are clearly unreasonable on the ad, they\u2019ll probably only be more so if you actually get the job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on jobs within your niche. It can be tempting to apply for anything vaguely within your skillset, but you\u2019re more likely to be successful with a focused approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek out clients looking for long-term work. Having ongoing relationships with clients will give you greater job security and also limits the amount of (unpaid) time you spend applying for jobs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for reviews. These have a huge impact on your success in getting future work, so don\u2019t be afraid to request a review from happy clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always send examples of your work with an application, to prove you can do the job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailor your proposals. 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