Who Am I?

Nirmal Vyas

15+ years experience in IT field

Worked almost 10+ years in various IT companies as a Developer, Senior developer, Team lead, Project Manager etc.

Fulltime freelancer since last 5 + years
 

Website: http://codenirmal.com/

Organizer of Technical meetups in Kochi like Kerala JS, Active Member of other groups like Kochi Ruby, Kochi Python etc. 

Topic: How an experienced Software developer can become a full-time freelancer?

Common Misconceptions
Vs
Realities
 in Freelancing

Misconception 1

Freelancers are not guaranteed to get regular work.

Reality

The biggest problem that is often felt in the market is not the difficulty of getting projects, But the difficulty of finding talented and experienced developers

Misconception 2

There may be difficulty in getting payment from clients.

Reality

Once a client gives you a project to do and an advance amount for it, it is an investment for him. A client never wanted to lose their investment in terms of money and time spent on it. So it is a need of any client to complete the project on time by making the payment to you accurately. So why shouldn't the client pay you?

Misconception 3

There is no job security in freelancing. Fixed income is not guaranteed. Salaried jobs are more secure.

Reality

Think yourself, Doesn’t having multiple sources of income and multiple moneymaking skills sound less risky than putting all your eggs in one employer’s basket?

Misconception 4

If you want to get projects that get huge amounts of money, you have to leave freelancing and register as a company. Freelancing has limitations.

Reality

If you can convince the client that you have the capacity to do projects better than the companies when it comes to doing big projects, then what else can the clients look for?

Misconception 5

It can take up to six months to get the first client. Freelancing income is steady in just about a year…

Reality

It all depends on your confidence to connect clients. For me, the time it took me to get my first client was zero.

Misconception 6

Freelancing is too risky.

Reality

How to get projects or connect with clients in freelancing?

Focus on Neworking, Not freelancing Websites

Focus on Neworking, Not freelancing Websites

Benefits of Networking

Benefits of Networking

Tech Communities in Kerala

Keep yourself updated with latest Development/ Technology trends

How to choose a mentor?

1. Failed Business Men

2. Failed Entrepreneurs / Startup Owners

3. Successful Freelancers    Not Failed Freelancers

How to choose a mentor?

4. Successful Business Men / Entrepreneurs / Startup Owners

Choose your mentor wisely

Friends don't always make the best of business partners.

What is Next Step?

How to go next level?

Thank You
 

nirmalkamath@gmail.com
Skype Id: phpnirmal

Contact No: +91 9895625954