Lesson 1

Identify Sellable Skills

Match your existing talents to the most profitable entry-level freelance categories.

Skills Audit List everything you can do: data entry, typing, basic graphic editing, email management, or writing. Categorise these by 'Speed' and 'Value'. Data entry is high speed/low value; writing is lower speed/higher value. ## Market Research Visit Fiverr and Upwork. Search for 'Virtual Assistant' and 'Social Media Help'. Look at what the top-rated beginners are offering. If they offer '5 graphics for £20', you can offer '6 graphics for £20' to gain an edge. ## Focus Your Offer Do not be a generalist. Instead of 'I do admin', say 'I manage email inboxes for busy real estate agents'. Specialisation allows you to charge more and makes it easier for clients to trust you with their specific problems. Limit yourself to two core services to start so you can build a strong, credible portfolio quickly without overwhelming yourself.

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