Suggestions from a former tech government.
Just a few months in the past, I used to be interviewed for a podcast referred to as “Freelance Sucks.” The host requested if there was something I might change about launching a contract enterprise.
In all honesty, I couldn’t consider something. Nevertheless, I additionally labored as an government at a tech firm previous to launching a contract enterprise. There have been many classes I discovered as a decision-maker that I used to be in a position to apply rapidly — with out going via the “Oops, that was a mistake” moments.
That being mentioned, I’ve talked with many freelancers and solopreneurs (as mates or on social media) who don’t have any sort of company background. There are numerous missteps that may occur, particularly early in a contract enterprise. They’re not irrecoverable, however they will set you again.
I wish to share among the most typical freelance errors and what I did that labored for me (and helped me earn six figures in my first yr of enterprise).
The toughest factor about launching a contract enterprise is discovering shoppers. The second hardest factor is sustaining a constant revenue.