Freelancing and Becoming a Successful Freelancer - FlexJobs

Freelancing and Becoming a Successful Freelancer - FlexJobsFreelancing and Becoming a Successful Freelancer -2When youre stuck in a job situation that youre itching to break out of, freelance jobs can seem like a modern-day golden parachute, floating you toward a free and unencumbered lifestyle. But in order to be a successful freelancer, a lot of thought, preparation, and organizing needs to happen to ensure your happiness with freelance jobs.Tips for becoming a successful freelancerAccording to the article, Nine Steps to Freelancing Success from Forbes.com, Freelancing is a very real option. If striking out on your own sounds scary, know that youll have plenty of company According to the latest figures from the Census Bureau, there are some 22 1000000 sole proprietorships (businesses owned and run by one person) in the U.S. Nearly 4.5 million pull in at least $50,000 a year about 2.5 million do $100,000-plus.Here are some of the most important of Forbes.coms nine steps for becoming a successful freelancerEstablish a Presence. Start with a good website, with contact information (including a business e-mail addressnot a mere Google mail account), an easy-to-remember address, a clear listing of the services and examples of your work.Stick to a (balanced) routine. Working at home sounds great, but for the endless distractions television, visitors, the dog, dirty dishes. If your home is your office, treat the time you spend working in it that way. Establish regular working hours and stick to them, and tell friends and family members to respect office hours.Mind the IRS. Send a W-9 form to each client to make sure your earnings are reported properly to Uncle Sam. Companies that contract for $600 or more worth of services are required to send you a 1099 form. The IRS has its eye on freelancers- the odds of an audit jump to 3% from 1%- so be careful, and be prepared to pay quarterly. Claim appropriate deductions.And would like to add this incredibly important, but of ten overlooked, tipHave a contract or formal agreement in distributionspolitik for any job, whether youre an employee or a freelance worker before you start work. If the employer doesnt offer a contract upfront, job seekers should request one before starting any assignment. A reputable company should be prepared to provide employees with an employment contract for freelance jobs.Check out the hand-screened freelance job listings available through.