What is Freelancing anyway?

What is freelancing, and what does it mean to be a freelance professional? “Freelance” is a term that is used to describe a person who works as a self-employed individual, without being committed to a full-time or part-time employer on a regular basis.Another common term that is used to describe a freelancer is “independent contractor.” Independent contractors typically work for a variety of businesses and agencies at one time. The companies they work for usually resell or repurpose their labor in some way. What is freelancing to an independent contractor? It all depends on the type of job the contractor undertakes.Freelancers can work on a company’s team as an independent contractor for a duration of time or they can be hired out for individual projects. What is required as a freelance professional, and the nature of each contracted job is determined according to a position’s specifications and to a large extent defines what freelancing is.