According to a report, 80% of freelancers quit freelancing before completing even 10 years. This is a significant number that we cannot ignore. Now the question is: Is freelancing really that difficult, and why do people quit freelancing so soon?
Many people claim to be freelancers but don’t deliver quality work. As a result, when they don’t get clients due to their poor work, they say freelancing is useless and has no future.
There are many other reasons why a person quits freelancing. That’s why we’ll discuss eight common mistakes freelancers make that you should avoid.
These mistakes can prevent you from becoming a successful freelancer and may eventually lead you to quit freelancing.
Key takeaways that cannot be denied:
- Make sure you’re listed on all freelancer marketplaces.
- Do not consider freelancing as a full-time career until you reach a certain level.
- Form a team for long-term success.
- Deliver work that keeps clients coming back.
- Keep upgrading your skills and systems.
1. Choosing Wrong Clients
The second mistake is taking on the wrong clients. This can lead to an unpleasant working relationship and even firing.
To avoid this, research potential clients, be selective about who you work with, it’s better to have a few high-paying clients than many low-paying ones, and ensure that the client is a cultural fit for you.
Focus not just on your skill set but also on whether you’ll enjoy working with the client in the long term.
2. Poor Communication
Not communicating effectively, avoid such things. No matter where you are or who you’re working with, communication is key.
According to Career Cliff, effective communication increases productivity, creates a strong team, enhances company performance, and eliminates unnecessary problems. Employers value strong communication skills, with 73.4% of them looking for candidates with these skills.
You may designate a person who has excellent communication skills. This will make your work go more smoothly, and you will save time doing this.
3. Not giving your best
Many freelancers make this mistakes that they do not put enough efforts.
Freelancing is a business as well, and building a business takes a lot of time and effort.
No matter if you are a graphic designer, a video editor, a photographer, a content writer, or a social media manager, do not stop improving your skill. Take some time every week to learn what people are doing in your field, what are the new software updates, what are the new techniques to upskill and improve your work efficiency.
This is as important as finding new clients and getting paid for it because most freelancers fail because they think they are experts and do not think they need to improve their skills.
So, the golden advice would be to actually spot some of the best YouTube channels and actually follow their work every single week.
4. Afraid to Advertise Yourself
Many freelancers are currently making this mistake is that they are actually afraid of telling people that they are open to orders and that they’re actually freelancing. This is a huge, huge mistake
Let me ask you a question: Do at least 10 of your friends know what you’re actually doing or what you want to do? If the answer is no, then you must get out and tell them.
You have no idea how powerful this strategy is because your friends can actually be watching for your services without even buying them. They might not be your clients, but they can actually refer you to people they already know
5. Being Desperate
You should stop being desperate for work.
Even when you are just starting out, being desperate actually shows that your worth is not up to the mark and you lack confidence in yourself.
There’s a difference between hard work and desperation, and you have to find that thin line in between.
Because, let’s face it, even if the product is the best in the world or if the service is the best in the world, nobody likes a pushy salesman.
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