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Freelancing in a tough economyPosted by Chris on November 5th, 2008

As the 9-5 becomes unstable at best across industries, people everywhere are searching for ways to make some extra money. If your smart, you’ll strongly consider putting some aside as well, because it’s very likley that you could be joining your buddy in the unemployment line.

With the economy in the shitter, and pink slips being handed out left and right, where are we going to find extra income? Well, that’s were marketing and design professionals truly have an advantage. Freelance. If your good at what you do, this is like free money for you. Freelancing can be anywhere from creating a few logos here and there, to putting together a friends website, or even taking on clients for larger jobs in the weekend. If your passionate about your work, you should love doing these extra jobs. Remember, as you brand others you brand yourself. The more you put in the more you get in return.

If the economy sucks, isn’t there going to be less projects for freelancers? Not neccesarily. Think about it, people want to save money. Budges will be cut, leaving the big agency projects to freelancers to snatch up. Sure, clients will want more for their money, but remember.. it’s free money. All your doing is putting in a few hours into your career, while padding your wallet at the same time.