Every year more and more people go into free swimming under the name "work for themselves". There are a lot of them in my environment. Now I have been my own mistress for more than one year. Let's talk today on this topic: what are the pros, subtleties and the most important question - where to find clients when you work for yourself.
Let's start with the most pleasant thing - with the pros.
Back in school, getting up early in the morning was terribly difficult for me. Especially in winter, when it's still dark outside. It didn't get any easier at the institute. At work - even more so. Now I can afford to wake up not on an alarm clock. Of course, when I need to, I can get up at 6 in the morning, but this is no longer an oppressive daily duty.
The next plus is the ability to regulate the cost of your work. Your income will depend only on you, and not on the location of the authorities, the salary policy of the organization or the Moon in Taurus. You can start with less pay and move forward with more experience. My friend is a master of manicure, she started with 300 rubles. Now her price tag is 900 rubles, and she still has a lot to strive for.
A huge plus is getting paid for a job you like. And you can also make money on what you can do. Do you know a foreign language? Try tutoring, it is very much in demand not only for children, but also for adults. You make the best cakes for the holidays to all your family and friends - try to take money from them for all these years. Just kidding. Start custom-made.
A good friend of mine enjoys the cleaning process. One can only envy. Once she helped someone clean up an apartment after renovation and realized that she could make money on it. Nowadays, cleaning services are in great demand. Now cleaning is her main income.
The subtleties of working for yourself
If your chosen business allows, at first combine it with your main job. Go to free swimming step by step, gain experience, confidence and gradually raise the price tag. No need to go into the unknown.
If matching is not possible, be sure to take care of a financial cushion. And a very important advice - never take out a loan for a new business. This rule should be taught at school, it would be cool if the subject of "financial literacy" appeared in high school.
Don't be fooled by easy money! All schemes like "Bring two people and the money will sprinkle" - a divorce. "Invest ten thousand and get twenty" - gentlemen, let's not feed the financial pyramids. Be careful with trading, which is now being promoted. Few people should get involved in it, to be honest.
Where to find clients
Of course, you can start with your friends. Many beauty masters train on their loved ones. I remember how I myself went to my friend when she was just taking her first steps in manicure (and they also say that there is no female friendship).
It is the search for clients for many that is a sore point. For both beginners and more experienced professionals looking to expand their client base. There is a solution - special services that help specialists meet with clients.
My friends, beauty masters, sit on "Profi.ru". By the way, it was there that I myself found my favorite hair master, to whom I have been going for two years. But I used the service only as a client (and was satisfied, as you can see). I wanted to know what the specialists find there.
I ask them: "Why exactly Profi.ru?" I found out that registration takes 5 minutes, the interface is intuitive, no complications.
Communicate with the client directly, so it is more comfortable. You can immediately agree on the price, details, exchange photos and files. They work with clients all over Russia and abroad (especially important for freelancers and tutors).
Complete independence of a specialist, only he chooses on what conditions to work with the client. Sets his own prices and schedule. Therefore, the service can be used for part-time work as well.
There is no obligation to take every order - choose only those that are right for you. This can only be done the most profitable orders. Or find clients near your home so you can spend more time at work than on the road.
Now I can confidently say that Profi.ru Is an effective way to find customers and orders. If the topic is relevant to you, be sure to register in the service and work for yourself at your pleasure.
I wish you prosperity and the very best clients. Everything will definitely work out, believe in yourself!
