Comments on: 10 Tips for Moving from Part-Time to Full-Time Freelancing http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/ Articles and Resources for Web Designers Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:54:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: mike smedley http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/#comment-52845 mike smedley Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:36:08 +0000 http://designm.ag/?p=2473#comment-52845 Great post. Funilly enough I'm approaching this decision in my career, so this has given me the map of bits I need to consider. Awesome!!! Great post. Funilly enough I’m approaching this decision in my career, so this has given me the map of bits I need to consider. Awesome!!!

]]> By: Chidambaram http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/#comment-43007 Chidambaram Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:43:24 +0000 http://designm.ag/?p=2473#comment-43007 It is really painful when the first contract is completed and we are looking for next one. Passing the days of uncertainty of new contract may force new freelancers to give up and get into a salary mode; but persons who manage this uncertainty will succeed. It is really painful when the first contract is completed and we are looking for next one. Passing the days of uncertainty of new contract may force new freelancers to give up and get into a salary mode; but persons who manage this uncertainty will succeed.

]]> By: Damien http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/#comment-42730 Damien Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:41:13 +0000 http://designm.ag/?p=2473#comment-42730 Good points! I was laid off and catapulted into doing freelance, but to back up a few steps... While I had a full time job, I paid off debt, loans and put a little cash away. Something I suggest to everyone who can currently do that! The blow wasn't as hard with those things in order and a strong family support was a bonus, but if you don't have that, create your OWN family of supporters and get your finances in line. Then when you are ready to take the plunge or are laid off, you can transition. Staying positive, moving forward and keeping yourself motivated are extremely important too! There is plenty of work out there for all of us! Good points! I was laid off and catapulted into doing freelance, but to back up a few steps… While I had a full time job, I paid off debt, loans and put a little cash away. Something I suggest to everyone who can currently do that! The blow wasn’t as hard with those things in order and a strong family support was a bonus, but if you don’t have that, create your OWN family of supporters and get your finances in line. Then when you are ready to take the plunge or are laid off, you can transition. Staying positive, moving forward and keeping yourself motivated are extremely important too! There is plenty of work out there for all of us!

]]> By: Shane http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/#comment-41873 Shane Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:54:30 +0000 http://designm.ag/?p=2473#comment-41873 The most difficult part is knowing when you're ready. I'm currently part time freelancing, casual crew at McDonald's, and full time university student. Considering quitting McDonald's now, then full time freelancing after my degree. The most difficult part is knowing when you’re ready. I’m currently part time freelancing, casual crew at McDonald’s, and full time university student. Considering quitting McDonald’s now, then full time freelancing after my degree.

]]> By: Stephane Jean-Baptiste http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/#comment-29592 Stephane Jean-Baptiste Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:18:13 +0000 http://designm.ag/?p=2473#comment-29592 This is a Great list for both making the full time leap as a freelancer and for someone like me that has started a boutique design firm. I find that many of these principles apply as a successful full time entrepreneur. I began my company Nouveau Concepts, under similar scenario and these steps are exactly the ones taken. One thing to add is the power of networking! Learn about networking events in your respective areas, take the time to develop formidable relationships. Include networking into your company or marketing expenses - you will be surprised to meet the variety of people that are in need of our services. This economy has given way to many new entrepreneurs and companies in need of new branding...these are golden opportunities for us as creative professionals. This is a Great list for both making the full time leap as a freelancer and for someone like me that has started a boutique design firm. I find that many of these principles apply as a successful full time entrepreneur. I began my company Nouveau Concepts, under similar scenario and these steps are exactly the ones taken.

One thing to add is the power of networking! Learn about networking events in your respective areas, take the time to develop formidable relationships. Include networking into your company or marketing expenses – you will be surprised to meet the variety of people that are in need of our services. This economy has given way to many new entrepreneurs and companies in need of new branding…these are golden opportunities for us as creative professionals.

]]> By: Alí Suárez http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/#comment-29467 Alí Suárez Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:46:23 +0000 http://designm.ag/?p=2473#comment-29467 Right now I'm trying to achieve tip #6. Great post. Thanks! Right now I’m trying to achieve tip #6.

Great post.

Thanks!

]]> By: Kevin Donnigan http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/#comment-14618 Kevin Donnigan Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:40:24 +0000 http://designm.ag/?p=2473#comment-14618 I am scared to make this switch! haha. Great post indeed. I like your other ones as well regarding this topic. Thanks for the tips, very much appreicated. I am scared to make this switch! haha.

Great post indeed. I like your other ones as well regarding this topic. Thanks for the tips, very much appreicated.

]]> By: 5 Must read articles for Freelancers | Because you need a great start as a freelancer | Hows Your Blog http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/#comment-9121 5 Must read articles for Freelancers | Because you need a great start as a freelancer | Hows Your Blog Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:37:47 +0000 http://designm.ag/?p=2473#comment-9121 [...] 10 Tips for Moving from Part-Time Freelancing to Full-Time – this method of freelancing is the most recommended but not always possible. Often times freelancers go from having a steady job to not having one, this article however focuses more on the part time to full time transition but does have pointers for all. [...] [...] 10 Tips for Moving from Part-Time Freelancing to Full-Time – this method of freelancing is the most recommended but not always possible. Often times freelancers go from having a steady job to not having one, this article however focuses more on the part time to full time transition but does have pointers for all. [...]

]]> By: Delmy Alvarenga http://designm.ag/freelance/part-time-to-full-time/#comment-5759 Delmy Alvarenga Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:43:23 +0000 http://designm.ag/?p=2473#comment-5759 excellent post dude. I used to work at a part-time job, but did not freelance much. Now, I'm still thinking and struggling myself if going full-time freelance or get another job... so this post means a lot to me. Thanks again for these advices excellent post dude. I used to work at a part-time job, but did not freelance much. Now, I’m still thinking and struggling myself if going full-time freelance or get another job… so this post means a lot to me. Thanks again for these advices

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