The struggle in freelancing is quite far from the competition of regular businesses. In order to leave a mark in freelancing, one has to fight with a countless amount of people from different regions and work cultures.

Here are some points which can help you identify and market the uniqueness of your freelance business:

1. Determine your strength

2. Cope up with your weakness

3. Boost your self-confidence: There is no particular way to boost self-confidence; this is only motivation and determination which will help freelancers in moving forward and enhancing confidence. So self-possession can be increased by:

• Daily self assessment.
• Challenging yourself step by step.
• Getting out of your comfort zone.

4. Identify client’s demands

5. Keep track of appreciations

6. Give positive response to criticism

7. Keep learning from mistakes

8. Be aware of new trends

9. Say “Yes” to challenges

10. Never forget your competitors

See: 1WD.co

To what extent does this apply to freelance translators? Which items of the list can freelance translators apply to their career? Do you have any secrets of your own?