For the countless individuals who either freelance on the side or do it full-time to support themselves and/or their families, there are many advantages and some disadvantages that go with the territory. Advantages include being able to work for yourself, set your own schedule, and build a portfolio of work that can be used to gain a full-time job (should you so choose).

The freedom to work from anywhere is one of the greatest perks of freelancing.  So why do many freelancers spend all of their working hours at home?  Of course the home office (or sofa) is comfortable, but working in a new setting can spark ideas to improve your business, promote creativity, and offer opportunities for socializing and networking.

Most web developers have thought about going freelance at some point in their career. But there are some important things you should know if you’re deciding to go down the freelance route yourself; or indeed if you’re deciding to hire a freelancer.

Are you getting paid what you’re worth as a freelancer? You might think so, but it’s more likely that you — like many freelancers — are charging much less than what your clients are willing to pay. This is especially true if you do excellent