Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in freelancing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Salman Shaikh, a web developer based in Balasinor, India.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I am a Software Engineer and a Freelancer. I provide many services, including Web development, Web Scraping, Data Extraction, and Web Automation.
Tell us about yourself
I started Freelancing back in August 2020. I was in my last year of BCA. I wanted to do something that was challenging and could enhance my knowledge.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Recently, I completed 50 orders. I have more than 20 clients from 12 countries.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
Getting clients in the freelancing market is the toughest thing because of the hard competition.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Whatever you are doing, learn the core of it.
- Don't chase money initially. In the beginning, it's all about the experience.
- Be Honest. Don't overcharge your clients.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://salmannotkhan.github.io/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salman_not_khan/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/salman_not_khan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salman-shaikh-in/
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