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A freelancer is a self-employed person who offers services, often working on several jobs for multiple clients at one time. ... Freelancers usually earn money on a per-job basis, charging hourly or daily rates for their work. Freelance work is usually short-term. <br>
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FREELANCER A freelancer is a person who is self-employed. Freelance work is used in many different professions, but the most common is for a freelancer to work in the fields of writing, editing, web design, graphic arts, or computer programming. In any profession, freelancers sell or hire their work to a client rather than being employed by a company. The career of a freelancer commonly begins with a company or agency where the freelancer gains experience and contacts in a particular field. Talented freelancers often leave the workplace because their services are in high demand and they can receive higher salaries as a freelancer. A freelancer can work in the home, community, or place of business of their clients. Companies find many advantages in using freelancers. A business that needs a particular job, such as copywriting, can use the services of the writer only when necessary. This is ideal when the business requires odd work or a one-time project. The company is not required to provide stable work as it would be for a full-time employee. Hiring a freelancer is also economical for a business because the business does not have to provide benefits such as health insurance, personal and sick days, or retirement benefits.There are
also many advantages for a freelancer. A self-employed person can generally choose their own work hours. Income can be higher than when working for an employer. A freelancer is their own boss and has the freedom to work independently, usually from the comfort of their home. Freelancers also have the opportunity to pick and choose which jobs are of interest to them. The downside to being a freelancer is that you must keep track of your own books. This requires a lot of self-discipline to meet tax requirements, time management, and health and retirement factors. Another downside is that it can be difficult to maintain a constant flow of work. A freelancer is responsible for finding and winning projects. Sometimes convincing a client to hire a particular freelancer can be a job in itself. There are many websites that offer to connect clients with a freelancer. These services often have many freelancers bidding on particular projects that clients post. Other services simply post projects and allow freelancers to submit a resume and examples of previous jobs. A freelancer can often find projects through word of mouth, a former employer, or classifieds in print, as well as on the web