The document is a guide on starting a freelancing career, covering key topics such as the definition of freelancing, its benefits, popular platforms to use, who can freelance, and steps to begin. It emphasizes the flexibility, independence, and financial stability that freelancing can offer while outlining essential requirements like having skills, an internet connection, and competency in English. Additionally, it provides practical advice on how to get started, including building a profile and bidding for work.

1. Getting started with
Freelancing
By Noshad Ali

2. Session Contents
 Introduction
 What is freelancing?
 Why freelancing?
 Where to freelance?
 Who can freelance?
 How to freelance?
 Inspiration

3. What?
 Client (Temporary / long-term employer)
 Platform (Middleman)
 Freelancer (Skilled worker)
 Payment service (Money Transfers)
FreelancerPlatformClient

4. Why?
 Be your own boss.
 Get paid as you work.
 Work full-time or part-time.
 Be financially stable.
 Work from anywhere and anytime you want!
 No restrictions on how little or more you want to work.

5. Where?
 Upwork
 Freelancer
 TrueLancer
 Fiverr
 PeoplePerHour
 Guru
 99Designs
 Toptal
 SimplyHired

6. Who?
 No age limitation.
 No degree requirement.
 Knows to read, write and speak English.
 Has an internet connection.
 Has a laptop, tablet or PC.
 Has a skill that has demand in the market.
 Has ability to meet deadlines.

7. How?
English!
 Learn a skill.
 Join a freelancing platform.
 Build profile.
 Take tests.
 Start bidding.
 Make a schedule.
 Start working.
 Repeat.

8. Noshad Ali
Founder
Chitral Tribune & Noshad Ali
Freelancer and Trainer
Freelancer on Upwork
Level 2 Seller on Fiverr
www.fb.com/noshadali19
www.twitter.com/Noshaad19
noshadali19@gmail.com
www.noshadali.com
• Born: Chitral, KPK Pakistan
• Freelancer (Upwork, Fiverr,
Freelancer.com)
• Trainer & Consultant: Aga Khan
Economic Planning Board (AKEPB),
Career Drive, Chitral Tribune
About Myself