Starting your own freelancing business can seem like a daunting idea. Once you have it sussed and have a decent client list, it can be a real money maker.
Follow the link below for the ultimate checklist. From creating a strong brand and successfully defining your brand to learning about legal requirements and marketing yourself, all so you can reach your ideal client.
https://dribbble.com/stories/2021/04/23/how-to-freelance-graphic-design
A point on the checklist is to set up payment systems. To put my two pennies worth in, when I set up RecCreate, an accountant pal recommended that I use Quickbooks (https://quickbooks.intuit.com/uk/). Accounting AIN’T my strong point and this simplifies invoicing, profit & loss and balance sheets, giving me more time to chatter to creatives and look through portfolios.