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1. HOW TO START
FREELANCING
GAB BILLONES
FOUNDER, Y-LOOP DIGITAL

2. ABOUT ME I'm a digital entrepreneur, storyteller, and
educator. At my highest value, I provide
experience-based insights on the areas of
digital marketing, e-commerce, software
development, and multimedia content
production through mentoring, training
and project management.
I'm the Founder and Sole Proprietor of Y-
loop Digital Solutions - a Manila-based
agency specializing in digital marketing and
innovation for social causes and
advocacies. With more than 7 years of
experience in digital marketing, e-
commerce, and multimedia and a
Certificate in New Media and Journalism
from Ball State University, Indiana, USA, I
have helped several international and local
brands establish their online presence and
create value through digital solutions.

3. OUTLINE
● STATE OF FREELANCING IN THE PHILIPPINES
● PERKS OF FREELANCING
● IS FREELANCING FOR YOU?
● FREELANCING ‘MUST-HAVES’
● FREELANCER BUSINESS MODEL
● FREELANCER PROFILE CREATION
● FREELANCER SERVICE PROPOSAL AND PRICING

4. WHAT IS A FREELANCER?
According to Freelancer.com, “a FREELANCER is a professional who offers
her or his service to one or several clients at once without being
obligated to any of them.”
- Self-employed
- working on a contract basis instead of a long term one as that to working
in a company
- can work on various kinds of job for multiple clients at the
same time.

5. ONLINE FREELANCING MEANS...
● having the freedom to choose
your own line of job
● the time of the day and week you
will work
● the amount of pay you will get
● and having the convenience of
staying at home

6. STATE OF FREELANCING IN THE
PHILIPPINES
“The Philippines has one of
the largest proportions of
freelancers to total
population in the world, with
2% of its economy made up
of freelancers,” said Nagesh
Devata, General Manager for PayPal
Southeast Asia Cross-Border Trade.

7. The Philippines is
home to a vibrant gig
economy, with an
estimated 1.5 million
freelancers in the
country.

8. WHY DO YOU WANT TO
BECOME A
FREELANCER?

9. EXPECTATION OF A
FREELANCER’S LIFE

10. TYPICAL LIFE OF A
FREELANCER

11. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF A
FREELANCER
● Bigger opportunities
● Bigger earnings
● Flexibility of schedule
● Better balance in life
● Growing demands
● Low startup costs
● Work can be irregular
● Too much distraction at
home
● Little to no social life
● You have to apply and
settle your own Philhealth,
PAG-IBIG, tax filing, among
others benefits
(uncategorized)

12. “Freelancing is a doorway for
you to discover yourself more.
You will come face to face to
the realities of your readiness
to work alone. Take
responsibility for your
decisions. Bear the
consequences of your actions.”

13. WHY?

15. FREELANCER ‘MUST-HAVES’
PORTFOLIO
● Resume
● Portfolio or Showcase or best works

18. Example of Portfolio / Best works showcase

19. FREELANCER ‘MUST-HAVES’
BLOG / WEBSITE
● Services offered
● Branding

20. Example of a Freelancer Website

21. Sample of a Freelancer Website

22. Fleire

23. Tools and Other Needs
● Computer desktop or laptop
● Mobile phone
● Internet connection
● Headset (if possible)
● Work environment conducive for
productivity

24. APPLICATIONS
● Coordination (Basecamp, Trello or Slack)
● Email (Gmail)
● File Storage (Google Drive or Dropbox)
● Office Productivity (MS Office, Google Apps, Open
Office)
● Time Tracking (Tsheets or Time Tracker)
● Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

25. ACCEPTING PAYMENTS

26. FREELANCER BUSINESS
MODELS

27. 1. Guru Revenue
Model
● Resource Person
● Consultant
● Project Manager
● Requirements Development
● Project Brief

28. 2. Retail Revenue Model
● Per Project
● Per Task
● Per Package
● Per Campaign

29. 3. Subscription Revenue Model
● Service package per month
● Service package per week
● Service package per x days

30. 10 Real Work-From-Home Jobs for 2020
1. Virtual Assistant / Admin / Data Entry (54% of Filipino freelancers) - $11/hr
2. Medical Transcriptionist
3. Translator - $16/hr
4. Web Developer - $21/hr
5. Travel Agent
6. Freelance Writer and Blogger (13% as shared with Blogging) - $16/hr
7. Social Media Manager
8. Designer - $20/hr
9. Call Center Representative / Customer Service (10%)
10. Language Tutor

31. WHERE TO FIND
WORK ONLINE
● Upwork.com
● Onlinejobs.ph
● LinkedIn
● Freelancer.com
● Fiverr
● Truelancer.com
● Freeup
● Facebook Jobs
● Guru.com

33. FREELANCER PROFILE
CREATION

34. OnlineJobs.ph
Professional-looking photo
ID proof of at least 50
Took tests to increase ID proof

35. LinkedIn
Publish articles to stay relevant
in niche-based topics

36. Upwork

37. NOW… SPECIALIZE!

41. Submitting Proposals for Project
Opportunities
Customize the
proposal
Showcase
relevant
experience
Suggest an
interview

45. EDGE OF FILIPINO FREELANCERS
● “Working hard” culture
● Fluency in the English
language
● Lower asking rate
● Fast turnover

46. My Advice
1. Research, research,
research.
2. Ask for references.
3. Think long and hard
before shelling out any
money.
4. If possible, ask for a
written agreement or
contract.
5. Break a leg.

47. Stay connected!
Facebook: Gab Billones
Twitter: @GabrielBillones
Instagram: @gabbillones