Hi, I currently work as a graphic designer in a studio. I am 28 and graduated last year. Since graduating I have worked in house for 6 months and in a studio for now 9 months. I have had previous life/work experience in admin/project management roles that have helped serve as a good foundation for any client contact I have had as a designer. I have had good feedback from each of my roles, both saying I can progress into management eventually. However I am not on a good wage which is motivating me more to set up on my own. I am only on £17,000 per annum.
My real passion is to start my own business, a freelancer at first then see where it leads. I want to be able to make my own creative decisions and know that if I succeed its because of me and if I fail its because of me. I am very motivated and a hard worker. I know working for myself won't be easy, my plan is to have 3 months wages in the bank to see me through the first period. I need to set up a website/business strategy etc but I was wondering if anyone had advice on setting up freelance. Should I do it sooner rather than later? I know there are pros and cons, lack of security, not working on as creative projects.
What things do I need to consider? Who else has done this and how have they found it?
Many thanks,
Mandy
My real passion is to start my own business, a freelancer at first then see where it leads. I want to be able to make my own creative decisions and know that if I succeed its because of me and if I fail its because of me. I am very motivated and a hard worker. I know working for myself won't be easy, my plan is to have 3 months wages in the bank to see me through the first period. I need to set up a website/business strategy etc but I was wondering if anyone had advice on setting up freelance. Should I do it sooner rather than later? I know there are pros and cons, lack of security, not working on as creative projects.
What things do I need to consider? Who else has done this and how have they found it?
Many thanks,
Mandy