Freelancing For INDIANS
Introduction

Who is a Freelancer?

A freelancer or (freelance worker) is a self-employed person working in a profession or trade in which full-time employment is also common. The word's etymology derives from the medieval term for a mercenary, a "free lance," which literally described a knight who was not attached to any particular lord, and could be hired for a given task.

Quite simply, there.s never been a better time to launch a freelance career. Free agents already account for over 20% of the corporate workforce, and this figure is expected to rise to 50% in the years ahead. Whatever your skill or specialization, you can be sure there is growing demand in the market. And thanks to the Internet, it is now easier to reach that market than ever before. You now have a whole world of possibilities at your fingertips. If you reach out and seize the opportunities, your rewards will be great indeed.

Your working hours, too, can be very rewarding. Having a wide range of clients means you don’t get stuck in a rut, and you always have the challenge of a new project to look forward to. You can make a real contribution to a worthwhile project, without getting
caught up in office politics. And you can build working friendships that may last for years. Freedom, independence, creative challenges - and a fantastic income in a fast-growing market. It’s no wonder most freelancers say they would never go back to a full-time job.