Earn an Extra $2500+ per Month by Working with Clients Worldwide

For the past six years, I've been fortunate enough to work with clients all over the world, including places like the United States, Israel, and Australia. After leaving my full-time corporate job, I took the leap into freelancing to have more control over my schedule, clients, and earnings.

Thankfully, I had the support of my sister, Irene Chan, who is an expert in marketing automation and a Fud Content Creator. She helped me navigate this transition with ease, and now I want to pay it forward and be that support system for others looking to start their own freelancing journey.

If you're considering freelancing or starting an online side hustle but don't know where to start, don't worry.

Here are some tips to help you earn a few thousand dollars and prepare for a future as a full-time freelancer.

How to Get Started on Freelancing

In 2017, backed by my sister's support and connections in the freelance community, I dove into remote work. I balanced two part-time jobs, which, yes, often felt like a full-time job and a bit more. But it was worth it. It gave me an idea of what freelancing could be if I did it right.

If you're reluctant to leave the security of your corporate job, start small. Consider a part-time gig or a side hustle that aligns with your interests and skills.

Here's my roadmap for breaking into freelancing:

1. Start Small: I embarked on specialist or assistant jobs that only required 2-4 hours a day. It was a manageable commitment that allowed me to explore the world of freelancing without feeling overwhelmed. This also allowed me to take on more clients.

2. Create a Portfolio: Start building a portfolio showcasing your work. This will become an invaluable tool for attracting new clients and demonstrating the quality and range of your work.

3. Build Confidence: I undertook small projects at the start. As I delivered these successfully and grew more confident, I gradually took on larger, more complex tasks. For example, I started helping businesses with lead generation until I could handle more complex marketing tasks such as content strategy.

4. Embrace learning: I tapped into the wealth of online resources and learned from the community I was part of. Never underestimate the power of continuous learning in the freelance world.

5. Increase Rates: As I added new clients and gained more experience, I incrementally increased my hourly or project-based rates. This strategy helped boost my income while reflecting the increasing value of my work.

6. Join Communities: I became an active part of freelancing and entrepreneurial communities. This provided a support network and opened doors to new opportunities and learning. If you're looking for a community where you can earn and learn at the same time, go and download Fud. Although my journey was easier because I had a freelance mentor, I wish something like this existed while I was starting. I could ask someone other than my sister for advice, especially when it's getting a bit difficult with a client.

How to Earn Extra $2500 a Month

If you aim to earn an additional $2500 each month, here's a potential breakdown of how you might achieve that goal by diversifying your services:

• Newsletter Services: By providing compelling newsletter content for clients, you could charge around $50 per newsletter. With four newsletters, you could easily make about $200 a month!
  

• Virtual Assistance Services: Virtual assistance can be anything from email management, scheduling, customer service, and more. Depending on your skills and your client's needs, you could charge between $20-$30 per hour. Working around 10 hours a week, you can easily make $1000 a month.
  

• Content Services: Content creation services can range from blog writing and social media content creation to SEO content. Depending on the project, you can earn as much as $1000 monthly.

• Additional Writing Gigs: Besides your main clients, seeking additional writing opportunities can add an extra income stream. This could be guest blogging, copywriting, or article writing. Depending on the job, you might earn between $50-$150 per piece. Doing two pieces a week could add an extra $300 to your monthly income.

Remember, these are just estimates, and your actual earnings may be more or less, depending on various factors such as your skills, experience, the industry, and the specific needs of your clients. And with so many AI tools available, you can do more without working more hours. It's not as overwhelming as it used to be. Even with the help of AI, you should still start small, and then when you have set processes in place, that’s the time to diversify your income streams.

Where to Find Clients

Getting started and finding your first few clients can be the most daunting part of the process. Here's where I found most of my clients:

1. Community: Join communities of freelancers and solopreneurs. These are great places to find potential clients and learn from other freelancers' experiences. I've gotten most of my clients from these communities like Fud, including from other freelancers who had more work than they could handle.

2. LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a gold mine for finding potential clients. Update your profile to highlight your skills and experiences. Connect with people in your target industries. Engage with their content, and don't be shy about reaching out to propose a potential working relationship.

3. Email Outreach: Direct outreach via email can also be a good way to secure clients. Research businesses you think could benefit from your services, and then send them a personalized email explaining how you can help them.

Starting a freelance business or a side hustle isn't an overnight process. It requires effort, persistence, and a constant willingness to learn. But once you get the ball rolling, you'll find endless possibilities. You'll earn more money and be free to choose the type of work you want and the clients you want to work with. It's a journey, but it's well worth it.

About the Author:

This post was written by Lala Ina Enriquez, a Marketing and Virtual Assistant Expert who has been freelancing for over six years and has served top start-up companies in different countries. She is currently a Fud Content Creator helping people start their journey to side hustling.

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