So we decided we wanted to be independent. We don't want a boss on our head, and we don't want to share with someone else the income for our work on the one hand, and on the other hand we have no desire at this stage to start a business. So how do you enter the freelance world?
Step 1 - Choosing a field of specialization
In most cases people won't pay you, or at least won't pay you much for work they can do themselves. Of course there are exceptions such as apartment painters, but generally if you want to get clients more continuously and regularly you should specialize in something.
The range of professions that need it is very wide. Some professions will require a long specialization (such as law or accounting) in some you will have a short training (for example in the profession of air conditioning technician). Some of the work will be in an office or even from home (like graphic design) and in some professions you will have to work with your hands in the field (like in the field of renovations).
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It is very important to choose a field in which, on the one hand, you can work with fun, and be good at it, and on the other hand, it is in demand and you can make money in it.
Phase B - gain experience and become professional
For starters, it's easiest if you have the opportunity to gain experience as an employee. You will have other employees with you who will teach you, you will avoid many mistakes, and even when you make them, the name of the organization you work for will be the one responsible for them and your name will hurt much less.
Stage three - a little Bureaucracy
After we've dabbled a bit and gained experience, it's time to reach the world of the greats. You will have to handle a number of bureaucratic arrangements such as opening an exempt/licensed dealer according to your income, and issuing invoices to your customers. Sounds difficult and scary, but this is exactly what accountants do, and they will be happy to take these worries and arrangements off you for a one-time payment and they will also tell you everything you need to know for the rest of the way. Usually handling the opening of a case will cost between NIS 500-1000 as a one-time expense and then depending on the business you will open. If you are afraid of a bit of bureaucracy you can also do it yourself for free.
Step D - get customers
We have already done everything and we are starting to work. But where do we get customers now and how do we market ourselves?
1. Word of mouth - remember step B? So there is something that will help you a lot if you do it. Keep in touch with the customers for whom you have done good work, they will be happy to recommend you to their friends. In addition, friends and family can be very helpful and connect you with customers especially for attractive prices.
2. Indices for business owners - many people who need a professional look for him in indexes such as: Yellow Pages, Yad 2, win-win and there are many more. Most of them will be free and it is highly recommended to register for as many sites as possible. It takes a few minutes and you really have nothing to lose.
3. Flyers and magnets - yes it's an old fashioned method, but there's a reason why people still do it. It just works. Not for all types of businesses, and not for all types of populations, but for a large part of them. For example, I was a student and moved to a dormitory in a new city. that I wanted to order a pizza with the partners I just knew, the first thing we thought of was the same magnet with the sale that was on the door. The pizza was excellent and since then it has been our "homemade" pizza.
4. Marketing on the Internet - you can market yourself by writing guides in your field, comments on appropriate forums, social networks, and sponsored marketing on Google under appropriate keywords. If you chose to be an air conditioner technician, you can buy an ad so that everyone looking for an air conditioner technician will see.
As you grow, you can join a partner network and start marketing from there. If the topic interests you, I recommend that you read the article: Affiliate marketing for beginners - Booking and other networks.
In conclusion
Being independent is really not easy. You will have to specialize in what you do, maintain contacts and make sure to market yourself all the time and do a good job. But, the good ones will enjoy freedom that the mercenaries will never be able to get, and often a higher salary as well.
So a little before you choose the field that suits you, here Some ways to make easy money after the army.