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Hey it’s Kornel and welcome to part 2 of the interview with Matt Inglot (owner of Freelance Transformation and Tilted Pixel).
If you missed part 1, it is available here: www.BuildWealthCanada.ca/6
In this session, Matt covers some critical tips on how to succeed if you want to earn money-on-the-side with Freelancing. Specifically, we discuss:
- How to differentiate your freelancing business from the competition
- How to compete with cheap labour overseas offering similar work for less (think China, India, etc.)
- The 1 HUGE mistake that can cut your income in half
- How much to charge for your services
- How to use the power of “being local” to your advantage
- How to add value through responsiveness
- The advantages and disadvantages of freelancing versus “passive income” businesses
- How to find buyers for your service
- The power of networking and referrals
- The common freelancing mistakes to avoid
Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
FreelanceTransformation.com – Matt’s company teaching the best practices in freelancing.
Tilted Pixel – Matt’s professional web development company.
Fiverr – A great marketplace where you can get ideas for the type of freelancing you want to do.
oDesk – A great spot where you can post your services and learn how others market their freelancing business.
Elance – Similar to oDesk, this is another marketplace worth considering for idea generation, marketing ideas and a place where you can post your services.
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Kornel
