Some key things to consider before you make the decision to start freelancing.
Work your way through the tasks for this stage, and jump into the community to get further support from your fellows
It can be useful to reflect on what is prompting you to explore freelancing - so you can challenge yourself on whether it could work for you
Do some reading around the myths (good and bad) to better understand the reality of freelancing
Spend time with freelancers to get their experiences and input, ask lots of questions, and understand the reality.
It's important to understand the risks of self-employment and freelancing - so you can make a decision whether its right for you.
Spend some time understanding whether you're able to afford freelancing, by considering your income, outgoings and the uncertainty of income which freelancing brings.
It's never too early to start putting away some money to build up an emergency fund, even if you never go freelance.
Freelancing isn't just doing what you love, it's starting a business - and recognising what that means is important.
Explore options which give you a taste of freelancing before leaving full-time employment
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