Over the past few years, I've been flopping between "Freelance Developer" and "Small Web Development Business Owner". It was never anything official, but i either branded myself as a average joe with decent skills to program, or little rinky dink business that builds websites. Which do you think is more appealing to small-midrange sized clients? thanks
I believe "Freelance Developer should" be better for you . Try to descript it with adj like affordable and professional .
I personally would think "Freeland Developer"- as it shows self initiative, independence, and a sense of "freedom" that you possess.
Maybe the correct question to ask is which is right for you? Talk to an account who specializes in small business and you may be surprised at what the options are for you.
Depends, really. If your looking to do some long-time work I might suggest "Small Business". But simple jobs here and there, definitely "Freelancer". If your looking for work, I may have a proposition to toss your way. Just PM me if your interested.
Personally I would say to brand yourself as a 'Professional Freelancer'. It basically has the qualities of both of the options you pointed out. Make yourself a professional website as well as this would make you look the part, showcasing your work and generally getting a good name for yourself!
It all depends on what are your goals. IMHO, small business owner may have better chance to procure bigger job compared to freelancer.
Hello! I’m still learning and I’ve been thinking about the best way to offer my professional services… I’m Psychologist, and to be honest, I’m kind of insecure about working as a Freelancer professional. I’ve been working for some health companies, but I really want to take a brake and change the sense of my professional life. Could you give me some advice? I will appreciate your answers.
I believe you shouldn't imply the size of your business on your title. Freelancer suggests it's something cheap and Business Owner sounds like a start up. Why not simply use 'Professional web developer' or 'Web developer' or something like that? Please go to 'General Business' forum and start a new thread for this
With small to medium clients branding yourself as "Freelancer" would work, if your looking for bigger clients you have a better chance as a "Small Business" or a "Studio" for that matter..
Oh, OK antilla. I’ll do it. Thank you for teaching me. PerfectTraking, thank you very much! I will think about what I really want for my professional life, and start working on it! Bye!!!
The whole point of starting a business to me would be to leverage other people to do work for you in exchange for less money and security then they would get from say freelancing themselves. Therefore unless you have employees I would consider you self employed or a freelancer. You can certainly market yourself anyway you want but until you leverage other people, I wouldn't really consider it a small business.
Freelancer, who can manage his time to handle more than 2 projects at the same time is more valuable than a "small business", doing the same job at the same quality ! In the current situation - most of jobs are taken by freelancers .. Choice is yours !
Your appeal to your clients is not going to depend on what type of business structure you have. It is about how professional YOU are, how good your work is, how easy you are to work with, how you market yourself, etc. The way you refer to either of your business structures is not going to help you. Decent skills- I wouldn't hire you. Little rinky-dink business, I don't want you. Professional freelancer with innovative ideas who sticks to deadlines or a small business owner that develops professional websites with innovative ideas who sticks to deadlines...either one I WOULD hire. The only difference between the two is on a tax level.
I think you should ask a small business developer for sure they have what you need! or perhaps they can give a customized option.