Knowing the right business to start will basically depend on your strengths.
The Freelancer prefers working independently; they like managing their own time and resources in completing their work. Typically, they do not hire employees or get involved in business partnerships.
Some popular freelancing businesses include:
Social Media consulting
Computer Programming
Graphic and Web designers
Digital Marketing
Business Coaching/Consulting
Bookkeeping
Editing
Writing
Technology support
Woodworking
Training
Music
Social Media Influencers
Design
Arts & Craft
DIY
Legal support
Virtual assistant
Tax Consulting, etc.
To succeed in this line of business, you need to consider the following:
• Place your ads in professional and classified directories. Because your clientele usually consists of specialized professionals, it is likely that they will look through these directories. It is also a good idea to reach out to your prospective customers through mail, telephone, and other means of communication.
• It makes sense to periodically invest in new, updated equipment. This type of purchase helps you increase productivity or improve the quality of your service or goods. In some cases, new machinery makes your work easier or creates new opportunities for your business
• As a Freelancer, your business is based on your professional skills and knowledge. As such, productivity of your business directly depends on the level of effort you put into it.
Typical start-up capital required is N2million.
Do you want to start-off your own freelancing career, well reach out to me directly on instagram @ezinnenwokafor or send me a direct email - ezinne.nwokafor@gmail.com and we will take it from there. See you at the top.