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Freelancing isn't a hobby 👩‍💻

Help us understand the gaps, challenges, and opportunities in India’s freelance ecosystem.

This survey is intended for freelancers only, people who work independently and are not currently employed full-time by a company. If you are a full-time employee, this survey is not applicable to you. Please feel free to pass it along to any freelancers you know. Thank you!

Your Name

Email Address

Are you currently a freelance professional?

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B

The Basics

How many years have you been freelancing?

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What is your primary freelance role?

Do you freelance full-time or part-time?

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What is your average yearly income from freelancing? (safe space, we swear, no nosy relatives out here)

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Why did you choose to become a freelancer?

Current Climate

How do you typically find freelance work?

How consistently do you receive new project opportunities?

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What is your biggest bottleneck in project acquisition?

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How often do clients negotiate your quoted rates?

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What reason do clients most commonly give for negotiating?

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Community & Collaboration

Do you collaborate more with known freelancers or new people?

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Do other freelancers reach out to you for collaboration based on project requirements?

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Do you network as part of your freelance work?

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B

If yes, what is your preferred medium for networking?

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Money, Money, Money

What limits your earning potential the most?

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How often do you face payment delays?

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What is the average time clients take to pay

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How confident are you in sustaining or increasing your freelance income over the next 2 years?

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Being a One-Person Army

What do you struggle with the most as a solo freelancer? (Select up to 3)

Which part of the solo workflow drains the most time?

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Gaps & Pain Points

Which part of the freelance process has the biggest gap for you?

What do you feel is the biggest unfairness in the freelance ecosystem?

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What support systems do freelancers in India lack the most?

Paid Platforms & Subscriptions

Are you currently paying for any platform that provides freelance leads or opportunities?

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B

If yes, which platforms are you subscribed to?

Would you be open to paying for a subscription that offers verified, high-quality work opportunities?

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B

If yes, how much would you be willing to pay monthly?

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Which features would justify paying for a subscription?

That's a wrap. 🌯 You're officially our favourite person today!

Are you open to being contacted for a short research call

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If yes, please share your phone number.

Privacy note: Your phone number and data will be kept strictly confidential and used only for research communication.