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"So, you’re considering making the leap into freelance work. You’ve spent years developing your skills working for someone else, and now maybe it’s time to transition from employee to freelancer.
You didn’t get this far without making strategic moves along the way. Your transition to freelance work shouldn’t be any different.
It’s tempting to quit your job and make the leap, but doing so can bring far more risk than reward.
However, with a careful plan, you can make the transition from employee to freelancer a little more smoothly.
To be sure, there’s still plenty of risk, and it’s easy to underestimate the reality of freelancing. The work is demanding and usually less profitable in the short term
However, once you’re accustomed to those demands, you’ll be rewarded with the control, freedom, and flexibility you’ve read about.
Use these tips to assess your skills, write a business plan, and consider a transition into freelance work."
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Author Bio: Ken Boyd is the Co-Founder of Accountinged.com, and owns St. Louis Test Preparation (accountingaccidentally.com). He provides blogs, videos and speaking services on accounting and finance. Ken is the author of four Dummies books, including Cost Accounting for Dummies.