The Ultimate Guide To Freelancing
                     THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FREELANCING
WHAT IS 
FREELANCING?
Freelancing is doing contracted work for multiple clients and 
companies. A freelancer’s field of expertise can range from 
content creation to app development to tutoring, and he or she 
could also be referred to as an independent contractor or self-
employed worker.
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TYPES OF FREELANCING
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ADMINISTRATIVE
Small businesses — and even other freelancers — always need 
help with administrative tasks. These organizations often hire any 
or all of these freelance administrative services.
FREELANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Virtual assistant
2. Administrative assistant
3. Bookkeeper
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APP DEVELOPMENT
In today's day and age, mobile apps are almost as important as 
websites. Because of that, multiple freelance app development 
opportunities have arisen and thrived.
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Native app developer
2. Web app developer
3. Mobile game developer
4. Chatbot developer/designer
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CONSULTING
Some businesses require help with strategy and planning 
(instead of creating deliverables). That's where these freelance 
consulting roles come into play.
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Business strategy/management consultant
2. Business planning consultant
3. Operations consultant
4. Pricing consultant
5. HR consultant
6. IT consultant
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E-LEARNING
E-learning has rapidly grown in both popularity and business 
impact. Companies that want to offer an e-learning aspect but 
can't afford or aren't interested in building a dedicated eLearning 
team may benefit from e-learning freelancers.
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. E-learning consultant
2. Instructional designer
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic design is a critical piece of every organization's branding. 
Many companies choose to hire some of these freelance graphic 
design services to help develop their brand or marketing assets.
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Brand identity designer
2. Digital illustrator
3. Logo designer
4. Print designer
5. Packaging designer
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Whether for a business, newspaper, or wedding, photography is 
always needed. Photography freelancers typically specialize in 
one of the following photography niches.
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. Product photography
2. Advertising photography
3. Photojournalist
4. Real estate photographer
5. Wedding/portrait photographer
6. Fashion photographer
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FREELANCE 
MARKETING
Freelance marketing allows an individual to work for and with 
multiple companies as a marketing professional. Freelance 
marketers typically provide one or two specialized marketing 
services, such as freelance digital marketing.
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ADVANTAGES OF 
FREELANCING
• You’re the boss: You choose your schedule, rates, and which 
clients or jobs you want to take. If you feel like working in your 
pajamas, you can. If you want to take a three-week vacation, 
you can — it’s completely up to you.
• You could pay less in taxes: Freelancers can take advantage 
of more tax deductions on meals, travel, and more. Federal 
and state taxes aren’t withheld from each paycheck. 
Freelancers pay the IRS directly, instead.
• You (can) make more money: Freelancing is high risk, high 
reward. Your salary is whatever you want it to be. 
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