How would it feel to be able to quit your 9-to-5 job and start your own freelance transcription business? If you've ever dreamed about working for yourself in a freelance capacity online but feel trapped by the shackles of the 9-to-5 life, keep reading!
It all begins with the mindset.
You're ready to finally do it, set out and start your own freelance career, leaving your 9-to-5 job behind.
What's wrong with your job?
Whether it feels like a good job for you or not, you have always wanted more. Your toxic job makes you feel trapped, limited, and unable to pursue your dreams.
You want a job that is flexible and freeing, where you can work independently, enjoy unlimited income potential, and work from home.
Those are things that a 9-to-5 job is probably not going to deliver.
Once you're ready to set out and start this adventure, here are some things to keep in mind:
Evaluate your skills to uncover your strengths and determine what direction you can take those skills to turn it into a thriving freelance career.
Next, it's time to pick your business.
This is where it gets exciting!
Decide on how you'll be running your business and ask yourself these questions:
From here, it's time for goal-setting and putting your ideas on paper with planning.
Create a plan for yourself and put it on paper. Make actionable goals and hold yourself accountable.
Some examples:
The second part of planning is measuring the results. Check back and make sure you are hitting your goals. When you are reaching them, keep pushing yourself further and raise the bar.
Leaving your 9 to 5 for an online freelance career is a lofty goal. It is achievable but not
everyone can do it. This is where patience comes into play.
Be patient and remember why you started this journey.
Keep your eye on the prize and keep pushing forward. Every day that passes is one day closer to you reaching your goal of leaving your 9-to-5 job for your freelance business.
The biggest obstacle to pursuing your dream of becoming a freelancer is yourself. Our best advice for quitting your 9 to 5 for your own freelance career is to get started!
Many times we can get stuck in the research phase or lack the confidence to take action. If you're serious about pursuing your dream, do not delay and start the process now.
What separates a ho-hum transcriptionist from an excellent one? Is there even a demand for transcription? Who hires transcriptionists?
Can anyone be a transcriptionist?
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