Jessika Gibbs

Building a Business at 18

When I started freelancing, I didn’t have everything figured out.

I didn’t, and still don’t, have a huge client list, years of experience or a perfectly established business.

I just had a skill set I wanted to use, a willingness to learn and the decision to give it a go.

Since starting, I’ve learned that building a business isn’t just about getting clients.

It’s about learning how to communicate professionally, manage your time, organise your workload, understand your finances and put yourself out there even when you’re still figuring things out.

I’ve also learned that progress doesn’t always look like a huge milestone.

Sometimes it’s completing a task you’re proud of.

Sometimes it’s making a new connection.

Sometimes it’s learning from something that didn’t go to plan.

I’m still at the beginning of my journey, and I know there’s plenty more for me to learn but I’m proud of how far I’ve come so far.