{"id":790,"date":"2020-07-30T12:57:28","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T11:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/51.75.254.207\/Club-Freelance\/?p=790"},"modified":"2022-10-10T16:14:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T15:14:30","slug":"freelance-s-4hana-consultant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/?p=790","title":{"rendered":"Should You Become a Freelance S\/4HANA Consultant?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If\u00a0you\u00a0are an S\/4HANA<\/a> expert living the 9-to-5 life, chances are that you have considered going independent at some point.\u00a0No one would blame you. Becoming a freelance S\/4HANA consultant can be a solid career choice\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Proof of this is\u00a0the resurgence of self-employed workers<\/a>\u00a0we\u00a0have been experiencing since\u00a02018. However, this sweet desire often clashes with the harshness of reality.\u00a0Plus, this lifestyle is not for everybody.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hence the importance of being prepared.\u00a0It is essential that you ask yourself the right questions at the right time. Focus on these essential questions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are a few honest questions you should ask yourself before blindly jumping\u00a0head-first into the\u00a0unknown.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The real reasons for your\u00a0wish\u00a0to be a freelance\u00a0S\/4HANA consultant<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first question you need to answer bluntly is why you really want to become\u00a0a freelancer. What are your underlying motivations? Would you like to\u00a0have\u00a0more free time or\u00a0no longer depend on an employer?\u00a0Or is it because you\u00a0would like to have a wider variety of projects from which to choose?\u00a0Is it for financial gain?\u00a0<\/p>\n

If\u00a0your main arguments\u00a0are mostly\u00a0“anti-wage,”\u00a0well \u2013 that\u00a0is not always a good sign.\u00a0There is the danger of opting for independent employment as a means of escape rather than\u00a0as a set career goal.\u00a0If\u00a0it is only a question of no longer being a\u00a0permanent\u00a0employee, it is very likely that you will quickly be faced with the harsh reality. Being a freelancer doesn’t mean drinking\u00a0French\u00a0press\u00a0coffee and decorating your table with a succulent plant while strumming a few hours a day on your keyboard. It is a real commitment, a new way of living and\u00a0organising\u00a0your day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You should\u00a0take a look\u00a0at what kind of relationship you have with work, identify your professional aspirations and define your priorities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Assess your strengths<\/strong>\u00a0and areas for improvement<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Most often, someone embarking on a freelancing life already has years of salaried employment behind their back. They are, hence, well aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Making an honest self-assessment is a must to orient your future moves.<\/p>\n

If you are disorganized by nature, for example, it will be good to put an effort into\u00a0developing\u00a0your\u00a0organisational\u00a0skills. You could\u00a0use one of the many\u00a0apps\u00a0targeted at\u00a0freelancers\u00a0or\u00a0improve your time-management methodology<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You should also pay attention to your starting point. If you are starting with a non-existent network, this\u00a0is a disadvantage\u00a0that\u00a0you will need to work harder\u00a0to overcome. If you have a financial safety net, then you have an advantage compared to those who start without any safety net.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, don’t turn these disadvantages into barriers. On the contrary, these must\u00a0be seen as\u00a0challenges to overcome, to\u00a0push you to go even further and stay\u00a0motivated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In some\u00a0cases, it can be a good idea to do a little training before you start, to network a little and save enough\u00a0money\u00a0to be able to deal with unforeseen events. Take advantage of this period to clarify\u00a0and outline\u00a0your\u00a0services\u00a0offer and make\u00a0a\u00a0business plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Defining your<\/strong>\u00a0offer and\u00a0<\/strong>your\u00a0<\/strong>target audience<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Freelancing\u00a0encompasses\u00a0a\u00a0large number of\u00a0roles and\u00a0services. An S\/4HANA consultant must\u00a0properly market their expertise in order to be successful. Their\u00a0profile must\u00a0fit into often-searched categories and\u00a0nevertheless stand out from competitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are many questions to ask yourself at this stage:\u00a0<\/p>\n