Problems of Freelancing and Their Solutions
1) Finding clients (difficult for newbies) Solutions: - Keep building a portfolio - Do networking and promote yourself there - Never stop the outreach process (kaam boht hai pakarne k lie) - Kuch clients se referrals lein 2) Managing time effectively Solution: - Use time management tools (50+) - Pomodoro technique - Prioritization 3) Job security Solution: This is just a myth. No job is ever secure. When you are competent, you will always have projects. - Clarify contracts (not that important, depends on the situation) - Diversify clients. Make sure you balance well between them - Keep upskilling. No income stream is sustainable without it 4) Handling multiple roles Challenge: Marketing, accounting, client management, and delivery altogether Solution: - Automation tools - Repetitive tasks could be outsourced - Project management tools like Monday.com, Notion, etc. 5) Irregular working hours Solution: - Set working & delivery hours/times - Work-life balance to avoid burnout - Tip: Submit the project when the client is awake to prevent delays 6) Isolation Solutions: - Co-working spaces - Online communities to share experiences with other freelancers - Plan social time 7) Difficult clients with unreasonable expectations Solution: - Clear each & everything. Document - Manage unreasonable demands, when to set boundaries, and when to obey - Exit strategy pehle se ho 8) Burnout Solution: - Delegate - Learn to say No 9) Inconsistent career growth Solution: - Upskill - Specialize in a niche, takay high-paying projects mil sakein - Mentorship