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💻 Freelancing & Consulting
Monetize Your Professional Skills:
Turn your 9-5 expertise into side income. Writers, designers, developers, marketers, accountants—there's a market for every skill.
Platforms to Start:
- Upwork - Largest freelance marketplace
- Fiverr - Quick gigs starting at $5
- Toptal - High-end consulting (top 3%)
- Contra - Commission-free platform
- LinkedIn - Direct client outreach
Getting Started:
- Identify your most valuable skill
- Create a portfolio (even if small)
- Start with friends/network for testimonials
- Scale to $1K/month, then $5K, then more