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by admin@serverstalk.net in internet
on Fri September 14, 2018, 16:10 (#14) 
A decade or two ago age, gender, and location were often stumbling blocks that prevented someone from starting a new career or business, but technological advances have opened up a host of opportunities for freelancers. What does it take to thrive in this exciting new world?
How do continuous technological changes impact you?
Modern technology means that it’s now possible to work from almost anywhere, offer a service or product suited to your background, interests, and experience. You don’t need a physical location near to your clients - for many freelancers the world is their client. Your race, gender, looks, age no longer matter, as long as you have a product or service of value to offer that people want to buy.
Where do you start?
Take an honest look at yourself and make a list of your interests, hobbies, talents, and experience. What are you passionate about? It’s much easier to keep going when you do something that you love. What would you like to do, and why? What are you good at? And don’t forget your experience; you probably have more than you realize.
What service or product can you offer?
What are you good at doing, or can learn to be good at? Would you love to provide advice on building websites, or apps? Start a blog about your travels? Maybe you’re a health fanatic with deep knowledge about nutrition and exercise. Search the Internet for your favorite topics; you’d be surprised at what people make money out of.
Who will your customers be?
Get a clear picture who your customers will be. Is there a demand for what you can offer? Spend time, effort and money on research. There must be a demand for your product and people must be willing to pay for it; otherwise, your business is a non-starter.
Educate yourself and be prepared to keep on learning.
Get to know your specialty inside out. Take courses and re-educate yourself if needed. If you want to stay in the game you can never stop learning. There are numerous courses in different formats available over the Internet – from free to expensive ones.
Be professional
See and treat yourself and your venture as a business. Get a professional website, probably a logo, create an online presence. Present a professional front when you deal with providers, clients, and others in your field. And make sure your product or service delivers what it promises; technology wouldn’t rescue an inferior product.
No matter where you live, how old you are – as long as you have the skills needed, you can be competitive in the market.
How do continuous technological changes impact you?
Modern technology means that it’s now possible to work from almost anywhere, offer a service or product suited to your background, interests, and experience. You don’t need a physical location near to your clients - for many freelancers the world is their client. Your race, gender, looks, age no longer matter, as long as you have a product or service of value to offer that people want to buy.
Where do you start?
Take an honest look at yourself and make a list of your interests, hobbies, talents, and experience. What are you passionate about? It’s much easier to keep going when you do something that you love. What would you like to do, and why? What are you good at? And don’t forget your experience; you probably have more than you realize.
What service or product can you offer?
What are you good at doing, or can learn to be good at? Would you love to provide advice on building websites, or apps? Start a blog about your travels? Maybe you’re a health fanatic with deep knowledge about nutrition and exercise. Search the Internet for your favorite topics; you’d be surprised at what people make money out of.
Who will your customers be?
Get a clear picture who your customers will be. Is there a demand for what you can offer? Spend time, effort and money on research. There must be a demand for your product and people must be willing to pay for it; otherwise, your business is a non-starter.
Educate yourself and be prepared to keep on learning.
Get to know your specialty inside out. Take courses and re-educate yourself if needed. If you want to stay in the game you can never stop learning. There are numerous courses in different formats available over the Internet – from free to expensive ones.
Be professional
See and treat yourself and your venture as a business. Get a professional website, probably a logo, create an online presence. Present a professional front when you deal with providers, clients, and others in your field. And make sure your product or service delivers what it promises; technology wouldn’t rescue an inferior product.
No matter where you live, how old you are – as long as you have the skills needed, you can be competitive in the market.