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Are you a talented Pakistani interested in starting a freelance career? Do you value professional and financial freedom? Do you just want a side hustle to keep you busy?

Whatever the reason, freelancing is rewarding. It’s also full of possibilities: since most freelance work happens online, Pakistanis can benefit from it as a reliable source of income. With the right amount of time, effort and consistency, freelancing has the potential to help you earn a lot more than you would at a traditional job. Freelancers also have the added advantage of flexibility, and the opportunity to pursue their passions.

There’s a lot to consider when you’re starting out as a freelancer. The digital economy in Pakistan is growing, but it’s still a relatively untapped space: there’s a lot of room for trial and error, but this is also a great opportunity to grow your skillset and network.

Here’s an introductory guide on what you need to get started 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1aE44pvDfM&list=PL_pBVW8etpRoao7BUqE0aZ12c6CdzoodO&index=4

An essential checklist

<aside> <img src="/icons/laptop_purple.svg" alt="/icons/laptop_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Tech The odds are, you’ll need a computer more than you think. Smartphones are great. Life-changing, even. But they have limited capabilities. You need a laptop and a stable internet connection.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/globe_purple.svg" alt="/icons/globe_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Online presence In 2023, there’s no way you can freelance solely based off word-of-mouth referrals. I mean, you can. It’s just not consistent or sustainable. Monitoring job boards like Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn, and Facebook Groups (there are PLENTY of local groups for Pakistani freelancers) is the move.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/megaphone_purple.svg" alt="/icons/megaphone_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Build your brand Head to our Personal Branding section to learn more!

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<aside> <img src="/icons/cash_purple.svg" alt="/icons/cash_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Identify your pricing structure

Take into account the following:

Choose a skill!

You probably have a skill/industry in mind, but if you don’t, here’s a SUPER QUICK summary of how to choose! You can also head to our “Finding your Niche” and “In-demand skills in Pakistan” modules for a deeper dive into the topic 👇

No experience? No problem.

The main takeaway

<aside> <img src="/icons/light-bulb_purple.svg" alt="/icons/light-bulb_purple.svg" width="40px" /> Freelancing is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It requires a lot of hard work and invites A LOT of uncertainty. At the end of the day, it comes down to finding the right opportunities by identifying the right clients. And you have to strike while the iron’s hot, as they say, to really get the ball rolling on your projects. Freelancing is self-directed, so slow months or weeks or days come down to what you did with your time. You always decide what projects to take on, the frequency of those projects, and to a certain extent, even the terms, like compensation. You need to be intentional about your decisions. You can’t ever afford to be passive or to take a backseat in your own business. They don’t call it the hustle without a reason.

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Getting bigger and better jobs

This part of the course is all about helping you score bigger and better clients. We'll dive deep into the art of lead generation and show you how to write a cold email that'll make potential clients stop in their tracks. But we won't stop there. We'll also give you the insider secrets to finding those high-ticket clients that every freelancer dreams of.

So if you're ready to level up your freelancing game and start landing the jobs you deserve, this section is where it's at!

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Keeping your clients coming back

Let's face it - clients can be tricky. But fear not, we’ve got you covered in “Client Relations”! This section is chock-full of articles that will help you improve your client communication skills, build strong relationships, and set the tone for success from the very beginning.

Whether you're dealing with your first client or have been freelancing for years, these articles will give you the tools you need to keep your clients coming back. So, let’s get started and learn how to make your clients love you - and your work - today.

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