I had a revelation this weekend while I was writing up a proposal for a potential new web design client: It’s time to do this. If I’m going to make a go of my freelance work, it’s time to start treating it like a legitimate business, not just a hobby.
I’m planning to call my accountant sometime this week to discuss my next steps. I’m both excited and apprehensive.
I’m far from even considering quitting my “real” job, but that’s okay. I’m just finding more and more that I love spending my off-hours working on freelance projects. It gives me purpose and self-worth, and in some ways it’s a little addictive … and I want to build on that momentum.
To all my readers who are indie business owners or freelance designers/developers: when did you know it was time to take the next step?
