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What is the one best freelance advice that you can give to someone who is just starting out as a freelancer ?
Me - Start freelance only when you have built your reputation either online or offline. There are people who trusts you with your work, or keeps at least 6 months of saving with you. That is the minimum, it will take to build your reputation, if you are just starting out.
Freelance is not easy, it's a business. Serious business. Treat it like that.
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