Freelance readiness quiz
Score six areas from 1 to 5 and see what to work on before you go solo.
Score yourself honestly in each area
Positioning clarityYou can say who you help and with what in one sentence.3of 5
Portfolio strengthYour samples show results for the kind of client you want.6of 10
Lead generationYou know where next month's clients will come from.9of 15
Sales confidenceYou can run a first call and name your price without backing down.12of 20
Delivery processYou have a repeatable way to scope, deliver and hand off work.15of 25
Financial runwayYou have savings to cover a few slow months.18of 30
Your readiness18 of 30 points.
You have a workable foundation. Strengthen the lowest-scoring areas before scaling.
What to work on first
- Positioning clarity3 of 5Package one clear offer: who it is for, what they get, and what it costs.
- Portfolio strength3 of 5Create 2 or 3 portfolio examples that show a result, not only the finished work.
- Lead generation3 of 5Set a weekly outreach target, such as 10 proposals or messages, and keep count.
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