5 steps to take you from full time worker to successful freelancer

"I work with a lot of freelancers who are thinking of turning their passion into a full time gig. I too was a freelancer of sorts when I left my ‘day job’ to launch StartUp Creative. When I decided that I wanted to work for myself, I knew that it wouldn't be as simple as quitting one and starting the other. I had bills to pay and a certain lifestyle that I wanted to uphold which meant that there had to be money coming in. Most people are in this situation, so I would never advise anyone to up and leave a secure paying job to blindly follow their passion. I believe it’s necessary to have a clear plan for replacing income and ensuring business has real potential. If you're looking to embark on the full time worker to freelancer journey, here are my top tips to ensure you have success and get the timing right." Startup Creative, 08 June 2016 Read more