If there’s one thing 2020 has taught us all – it’s the importance of having an online side-hustle. Your 9-to-5 might pay the bills, sure, but it won’t help you last an emergency in your life. It’s always in your best interest to have two or three backup plans, especially in this economy when no one knows what the future will bring. Whether you’re a Graphic Designer, Writer, SEO Specialist, Software Developer – there’s always room for you to offer your services online and develop a decent payment cycle outside of your main career. And if you get too lucky – you might even drop out from your 9 to 5 to exclusively pursue your online business. That’s what Elizabeth Mccravy and many other women have been doing!
Interested in getting started with a website dedicated to finding freelancers work?
Check out this list I compiled below:
- Fiverr.com
- Upwork.com
- Simply Hired.com
- The Creative Group.com
- Flexjobs .com
If you are just getting started in the freelancing space those are some good sites to check out. If you don’t have an idea where to start when it comes to freelancing here are some good things to know. The top freelancing jobs right now are:
Social Media Manager
Blogger/Vlogger
Graphic Designer
And so many more.. Click here to see a complete list.
Just to name a few. It really depends on what your core interest are. Ask yourself what are you talented or gifted with that you can make money with. If you don’t have a clue where to start in your journey of finding work from home, you may want to consider doing a career quiz, or personality assessment.
A Community Of Connection For Women Freenlancers
Due to a lack of opportunities that many women face in their professional fields, especially when they’re just starting out, many of them end up being discouraged to follow their dreams. Many women have faced this and it has held them back in many cases. This is where the online marketplace comes in. The thing with having a freelance career – it’s based solely on your skill and portfolio. The petty politics that many women – including me in my work experience – faced… it does not exist in the online marketplace. All you need is your talent, the ability to sell yourself online and the ability to communicate effectively to land clients. TechMae wants to facilitate as many women freelancers as possible inside our new app, especially as the online marketplace navigates the aftermath of COVID-19 (more on that later).
With the help of TechMae, women can get in touch with other female women in their field, get guidance from other women, and possibly land a job/client who might be interested in her services!
COVID-19 And Freelancers: A Tricky Relationship
In the immediate aftermath of Coronavirus, somewhere around March, things looked bleak for freelancers. Projects were dropping, and clients were hesitant to hire amid an economic crisis. Many businesses have had to learn how to restructure things to be more digital, and have cut back on things that weren’t bringing them an immediate return. However, as the world learns how to adapt post-COVID, things have been improving and are expected to improve even more as the world adjusts. Over the next year, there’s going to be a strengthening of the gig economy and a significant increase in freelance projects. The gig economy was thriving only in the semi-skilled space so far (think of outfits such as Uber, Urban Co.). However, the aftermath of this pandemic may lead to a shift in the knowledge economy and white collar jobs into gig mode, too!
Post-COVID Online Marketplace For Freelancers: A Bombardment Of Projects!
At the moment, freelancers and self-employed women are not in the best phase of the market condition. However, projections say that freelancers are going to be the big gainers a year from now. Things have become more flexible in this economy because people are able to work from home. This has given companies more flexibility in who they are able to hire- and the type of work schedules they set for themselves. Although we have seen many companies layoff workers, we have also seen an emergence of companies thriving post-Covid. As the economy begins to revive and the wheels of enterprise start spinning – the first set of projects will have to be met by freelancers.
If you’re a female freelancer looking to get started in your field, want guidance about how to start your online career, or just want to connect with other female professionals in your field – TechMae is the perfect platform to be apart of. On TechMae we support women in all stages of her life and career. Join a new network of women supporting women and Download Techmae today.
Time to Start hustlin’!