Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000
<p>Did you know that over one-third of the world’s workforce freelances at least part-time? As freelancing becomes more popular, you may be considering giving the freelance lifestyle a shot. This week on the podcast we’re giving you an introduction to freelancing, from establishing your rates and building a portfolio to finding your first freelance client and managing the project. We close with some final tips, including how to avoid scope creep and how to take time off as a freelancer.</p> <h1>Shownotes</h1> <p><strong>01:40</strong> What is freelancing? <strong>06:28</strong> Benefits of freelancing <strong>10:06</strong> How to establish your rates <strong>13:59</strong> Building a portfolio <strong>20:34</strong> Finding your first client <strong>38:53</strong> The project management process <strong>51:24</strong> Parting tips <strong>53:56</strong> Shoutouts</p> <h1>Resources</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://startfreelancing.today/" rel="nofollow">Start Freelancing Today</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/technical-portfolios" rel="nofollow">Portfolio Episode</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fiverr.com/" rel="nofollow">Fiverr</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.freshbooks.com/" rel="nofollow">FreshBooks</a></li> <li><a href="https://quickbooks.intuit.com/oa/get-quickbooks/?cid=ppc_G_e_US_.QB_US_GGL_Brand_Top-Terms_Exact_Search_Desktop._quickbooks_txt&gclid=CjwKCAjw_sn8BRBrEiwAnUGJDiLt9CxwFa8kEmJJKTSFrrC3zYPGxRWoMlsKKewVKgw1vFRe7NdAkRoCUAMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow">QuickBooks</a></li> <li><a href="https://basecamp.com/" rel="nofollow">Basecamp</a></li> <li><a href="https://trello.com/" rel="nofollow">Trello</a></li> <li><a href="https://asana.com/" rel="nofollow">Asana</a></li> <li><a href="https://monday.com/" rel="nofollow">Monday</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Foundling-Kidnapping-Family-Secret-Search/dp/1501142127" rel="nofollow">The Foundling</a></li> <li><a href="https://rarebirdsbookclub.com/" rel="nofollow">Rare Birds Book Club</a></li> </ul> <h1>Transcript</h1> <p><a href="https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/54-freelancing.md" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is the transcript for this week's episode.</p>
