Global Entrepreneurship week 2015 in El Maadi Public Library Sponsored by Egypt Project and American Embassy

1. Global EntrepreneurshipWeek
2015
”“How to workfrom home
Ahmed Gamal
November 16, 2015
Founder and CEO ofLancemode

2. Index
• What is “Freelance”
• Why should people go freelancing
• Why should companies go freelancing
• The top freelance platforms
• Some stats of Freelance
• How to find jobs “Freelancer’s Methodology”
• Money Withdrawal Solutions
• Messages to whom it may concern

3. What is “Freelance”
“Freelance”is to be independentlyworking from home.Each
business task can be done from homeis freelance business.As
“Freelancer”, you do what you are good at But from your own
home sittingon your PC or Laptop. Usingthe internet,you contact
the client sendinghim thetask done. The clientreviews what you
have sent and thenpay you for your work. This process is simply
the freelance process. We can simply identify Freelance as :
“To Get Money From WhatYou perfectly doWhile you are at
Home”

4. Why should people go freelancing
Freelance is the potentialbusiness methodwhich is expected to be
grown in the nextfew years according to many economic and
market experts. You may thinkof beinga freelancerjust to befree
and work for yourself. You build up your own reputationand grow
your name.Being a freelancer, you wouldn’t feel unstableor fear
of being fired because you deal in an open market withmore than
one client.Moreover, Freelance method of working doesn’t
obligate you to work in specific timewhich couldn’t be thebest for
you. You’re freelancer;you have unlimitedchoices.

5. Why should companies go freelancing
Hiring a person is really a problem for an enterprise. They always
demand experience, quality, personality, commitmentand of
course lowest rate. These qualificationshave a littlechance to be
foundin a person who is geographically nearby your office, so you
are forced to concede one or two of your demands. Whatif you
search the whole world ! What are your options and chances! So
High!Therefore, companies started to depend on Freelancers in
order to getall they demand.Hiring a freelanceralso, is the
economic solutionyou may apply if you can’t afford monthly
salary. Hiring Freelanceris a bless; professionally, logistically,
legally and financially.

6. The Top Freelance Platforms
Upwork.com (FormerlyOdesk)
The mainand most popular platform globally.
E-Lance.com
A very famous platform whichhas merged intoupwork last year.
Freelancer.com
A well-knownglobal platform with decent number of clients
Khamsat.com
The most popular Arabic platform on the internet.
Mostaql.com
new born platform offers wide chances and got foundproperly

7. “Freelancer’s Methodology”
Before discussing the right behavior of freelancer, you should be
aware that “Freelance” is just a way to do your job and not a job. So,
you must have a skill to offer it.
You’d not be accurate if you think that Freelance is an easy way to
get money or fast richness way. We recommend Freelance not
because it’s the easiest, but the best.
Being Freelancer demands a specific strategy with a certain
timeframe. You should ask yourself about your goals, time
availability, dailyscheduleand your services above all.

8. “Freelancer’s Methodology”
The client sees you as a page so, make it really astonishing. You
should add all information about Education, certifications,
experiences, previous projects and any other information that helps
client tojudgeyou.
Freelancers can’t give up at the beginning as those who make
money from freelance now has passed by this dramatic start. You
can dedicate certain hours to apply for appropriate jobs while you
dedicate plenty of time for working on samples. You should make
the best use of time until you get the first contract. You should
imagine that you have a work for a client and do it. Whenyoufinish
this virtual project you will be able to add it to your portfolio and
attachit as a samplewhenyou apply for a job

9. “Freelancer’s Methodology”
Freelancers apply only for jobs they can do perfectly and believe
that these are real chances. You should be aware of the client
details and see his payment method verified, look at his rating and
feedback, previous job posts and hiring rate. You should also be
aware of the qualifications needed for the job and if you lose one or
more, it’s better not toapply for this job.
The most important magical keys to the client’s mind are your
profile and cover letter. The cover letter shows freelancer’s attitude,
skills, capabilities and personality so, it must be well-versed
accordingly. You should say something professionally and
technically about your work. Also, try to avoid praising yourself so
much.You should bespecific and professional.

10. Some Stats about Freelance
• 77% of freelancers say the best days are yet aheadfor freelancing.
• In 2013, the number of businesses hiring freelancers online
increased 46%.
• There are 53 million people doing freelance work in theUS –
34% of thenationalworkforce.
• 78% of theUK public thinkthatfreelancingand flexible working
help promote a good work/life balance
• Freelance in EU numbershave increased by 45% from justunder
6.2 million to8.9 million in2013.
• 1$B annualbillingon Upwork only withmore than 2.7 M posts
annuallyand 3.6 M registered business.

11. Money Withdrawal Solutions
Actually it is thesecond important thingyou should know about
freelance, after you know how to get themfirst, so most of the
global freelance platforms dealswith somebig nameswhichare
well-knownin E-banking.PayPal,Skrill and Payoneer are themost
famous solutions thatfreelancers around the world depend on to
get theirmoney.
For Egypt, PayPal is not a complete option as it is stilllimited in
Egypt. Skrill is a good choice but requires many verification needs
and documentsas it is one of themost secure E-Banks on the
internet.Payoneer is my best choice as it is cheap, fast and practical.
You may know more abouteach solution by a simple search on the
internetand choose according to thefreelanceplatform you use.

12. Messages to whom it may concern
To : Government and Officials
“Freelance is one of themost important solutionsfor the critical
problem of Unemployment.You are supposed to provide youth
withthe most perfect environment includingHi-Speed and
UnlimitedInternet, PayPalagreement alongwithreconsideration
for Skype Ban decision.”
To : Investors
“In my modest point of view, investing in Freelance now is justlike
investingin Diamond. It may somehow difficultbut it’s definitely
promising and themost potentialindustry in thecoming 5 years. If
I can give an example to be more clear, I’d say thatFreelance now is
just like e-stores 7 or 10 years ago.

13. Messages to whom it may concern
To : Business entities
“Small companies had achieved more successful kickoffs because
they depended on technologymakingthebest use of it. Theyalso
depended on Freelance as economic,practical and more efficient
solution.I thinkif thebigcompanies didn’t make the best use of
freelance,theirbrands will be in danger.”
To : NGOs and civilsociety organizations
“You are supposed to increase thesocial awareness of Freelance
makingsociety apply or evenaccept it. Freelance is stilla
misleadingword for themand thefreelancer for themis just
unemployed person. You are also supposed to prepare freelancers
and develop their skills in order to be able to compete.”