As a freelancer you enjoy the freedom and flexibility to choose your own assignments and set your own working hours. However, this freedom also brings a number of challenges. From administrative hassle and finding new assignments to uncertainty about income, payment problems and (fierce) competition - they are all obstacles you can encounter as an independent professional.
As a pioneer in the staffing market we know the complexity of being self-employed and understand the pain points that self-employed professionals experience. But how can you overcome these challenges? In two blogs we take you through the eight biggest challenges you may encounter as a self-employed professional and offer practical solutions to help you get started. Here are the first four pain points including our advice: discover how to successfully navigate the world of self-employment!
1. Overcoming uncertainty about your income
The transition from one assignment to the next does not always go smoothly for many self-employed people. A period without work can bring financial pressure, which can weigh heavily both personally and professionally. This uncertainty undermines not only motivation but also the productivity of freelancers, making it even harder to find new assignments. It is a vicious circle that must be broken. But how do you, as a self-employed person (zzp’er), overcome this uncertainty and enjoy a more stable financial situation? Naturally by creating a financial buffer, but there are more options.
2. Securing your future: overcoming lack of social security
As a self-employed professional you enjoy the freedom and flexibility that freelancing brings. You choose your own assignments, work when you want and have full control over your career. But this freedom often comes at a price: the lack of social security.
Many freelancers do not have access to essential benefits such as health insurance, pension provision, and unemployment benefits. This can not only be stressful, but also pose a risk to your financial stability in the long term. Arranging these benefits can be complicated, expensive and time-consuming, causing many freelancers to postpone or even completely ignore these important matters. That is not wise and also unnecessary.
3. Effectively increase customer acquisition
For many freelancers, client acquisition is a challenging, time-consuming and sometimes even frustrating process. Searching for new assignments, networking with potential clients or selling yourself can be a major challenge. On top of that, there is competition from other freelancers, making it even harder to stand out and land that perfect assignment.
4. Manage administrative burdens as efficiently as possible
Administrative tasks are also often perceived as a burden (burdensome). Keeping track of invoices, tax filings and contract management is not only time-consuming, but can also cause stress. Or worse: it can even lead to errors and missed deadlines, which ultimately negatively affect your income and professional reputation.
Our tips
Circle8 offers specialized services that help you create more security as an entrepreneur. Think contract management, so you always get paid on time. Or guidance in taking out insurance, such as disability insurance (AOV), and support with all administrative processes. In addition, we provide access to interesting assignments and a network of reliable clients, allowing you to build a steady stream of work. That way you can focus on doing what you’re good at, while we help you with the rest!
Client acquisition is important for every self-employed person and, of course, not unknown to us: after all, it also forms an essential part of our own activities. We are happy to share all this expertise with our professionals through our service packages, for example assistance in finding the right (follow-up) assignment.
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