LESSON 2: ADVANTAGES OF WORKING ONLINE

 

ONLINE WORK – ONLINE FREELANCING

Lesson 3

Advantages of Working Online

With the internet came so many opportunities including Online Freelancing. Digital devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones with internet connection have made it easier communicate and work remotely. Nowadays, there are so many companies that operate purely online, with no physical address, employing people who work from anywhere around the globe. But here is a question? What are the pros of working online?

Advantages of Online Work/Freelancing

1.    Flexibility: In Online work you can work from anywhere, anytime for anyone. You just need your gadgets, Internet connection. You don’t need a permission from your boss so long as you are good at time management.

2.    No commuting to work: Research has found that employees working and commuting in organized cities around the globe spends 1.3 hours on traffic jam daily. In Nairobi this goes up to 2.1 hours daily. Working Online means you are able to avoid traffic rush to and from work, with no worry about catching the train or bus which gives you peace of mind and a chance to start working earlier and late than those who have to commute to work.

3.    It is easy and quick to start: You simply need digital skills you intend to offer, relevant digital devices such as a smartphone and finding just your first client. You can even do all that today!

4.    Cut costs down (save on costs): No lunch and breakfast buying, no transport, no expensive office clothes and many services that go with this e.g. washing, and in some cases as a mother you do not need daycare service or a nanny.

5.    Freedom to pick clients of your choice: When you start you may need to accept any clients you find. But as you grow you have more freedom to choose from thousands of clients that are there Online and work with those you are comfortable with.  You can even fire some who prove to be difficult to you.

6.    More family time: To most of us, it is always difficult to balance work and family. With a good schedule plan you can increase your family time than when you have to commute to and from work.

7.    Capital friendly: You do not need to have a big capital to start. With your computer or relevant digital device and internet connection you can start.

8.    Your office can be any kind and anywhere: You will probably work from home if you plan to work Online. But you do not need to have an expensive office. Moreover, you can work from anywhere or even when traveling thanks to long laptop battery life and hot spotting or tethering to your phone.   

9.    Freelancers are in high demand: The need for quality and reliable freelance services is growing faster despite the competitiveness of freelancer marketplace. You just need to offer your services in a professional way and make sure to work on its quality and reliability. Most institutions will decide to cut off operational costs by falling back to freelancers.  Finally, COVID 19 has led to high increase of the demand.

1     You can become independent by learning more: Since you have no one to help you in case you fail on something, only research and learning more will strengthen there by making you more independent worker than ever before.    

MORE LESSONS:

LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE WORK: https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/1084732855443597742?hl=en

LESSON 2: ADVANTAGES OF WORKING ONLINE:

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/8736480292744140376?hl=en

LESSON 3: DISADVANTAGES OF WORKING ONLINE:

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/9215626175346417714?hl=en

LESSON 4: 5 BASIC TOOLS YOU NEED TO START   ONLINE FREELANCING

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/8875564655463521100?hl=en

LESSON 5: OVERVIEW OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ONLINE FREELANCE WORK

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/8204564717420579837?hl=en

LESSON 6: THE MINDSET OF A SUCCESSFUL FREELANCER

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/4576672918924796883?hl=en

LESSON 7: FINDING YOUR NICHE IN THE FREELANCE WORLD

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/1478000414612844532?hl=en

LESSON 8: BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE ONLINE PORTFOLIO

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/704876240826682953?hl=en

LESSON 9: FROM IDEA TO INCOME: BUILDING YOUR FREELANCE BRAND

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/3440731057957842605?hl=en

LESSON 10: TYPES OF ONLINE WORK

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/5751779035971976843?hl=en

LESSON 11: WHERE TO FIND ONLINE WORK PART I

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/5101355415927018144?hl=en

LESSON 12: WHERE TO FIND ONLINE WORK PART II

https://diradigital24seven.blogspot.com/2025/05/lesson-12-where-to-find-online-work.html

LESSON 13: WHERE TO FIND ONLINE WORK PART III

https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/5958831589506082119/5745063317672327809?hl=en

 

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