This is based off an answer I gave on Quora.

https://youtu.be/UfRD44RRo9E

  • Figure out what you’re going to do.

  • what are you good at now?

  • what will people pay for?

  • what is the target market you’re looking at?

  • Where will you offer your services?

  • is Upwork worth it?

  • what about testing your ideas on Fivver

  • build your own site and use it as the hub of your work

  1. Start Planning
  • are you going to keep the business on the side or go full-time?
  • what type of savings do you need to go full-time?
  • how many clients do you need to go full-time?
  • Aim for 6-months saved, and make sure you talk with your spouse about it first.
  1. Keep it rolling
  • don’t get stuck in the feast/famine wheel because it will kill you
  • keep advertising
  • test what works for you and your clients
  • have a follow up scheme
  • have a client vetting process

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