Money making tips: Freelancer turns side hustle into six-figure business | Personal Finance | Finance
Mr Kornilov said: “While it will take you years to be an expert in the fields above, don’t let that put you off. There will be clients out there who can’t afford an expert-level experience and are more than willing to take a risk on someone who knows a little more than they do.
“Youtube and online learning platforms have enough content for someone to learn the basics to be able to sell to another business. Consume as much information as possible and practice on the side, when you are comfortable you can then sell your services.”
Tools needed to make money online
Unlike traditional businesses, starting a side hustle online doesn’t have to be pricey. People can set up social media profiles for free and can use online payment processing services, such as Stripe or Paypal, that only charge when a payment is taken.
Mr Kornilov said: “A website and logo are always nice to have, but if you are starting off and money is tight then you don’t need them. Set up a social media profile on a network your potential clients use and start talking to them and pitching your services.
“For example, if you were selling blog writing as a service you could look for all the local businesses in your area and follow them on social media. You can then message them with your offer. If you add 50 businesses a day and message them, you will land clients for your side hustle within a month. If you don’t know where to start, try Linkedin and Twitter.”
How to find clients
Starting out in any business is tough, but perseverance is key.
Mr Kornilov said: “While messaging businesses on social media works, you should also sign up for freelance websites.”
He suggested places like Upwork.com, which enables people to list jobs for freelancers to apply for. Freelancers can also search for jobs based on their skills there, too.
