Who Am I?
Nirmal Vyas
16+ 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 + 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