COM203: Discuss this statement with reference to a real-life case study/examples to illustrate: Consulting and Freelancing Home Work, MU, Singapore

Instructions:

• You must answer 3 (three) questions from the list on the next page.
• Each answer should be between 300 (minimum) and 400 (maximum) words.
• You must upload your answers in a single Word document in the LMS portal by 11:30am Sunday 3″ March 2024.

1. Working as a freelancer, you undertake more roles than a person working as
an employee. Discuss this statement with reference to a real-life case study/examples to illustrate your answer and include supporting academic/industry references.

2. What are the benefits to joining a trade association for freelancers/consultants? Discuss this with reference to one trade association and include supporting academic/industry references.

3. ‘Change creates opportunity’. What effect has the Covid-19 pandemic had on freelancing? Discuss this with reference to a real-life case study/examples to illustrate your answer and include supporting academic/industry references.

4. Asa freelancer, what safeguards do you need to put in place to protect your business and your work? Discuss this with reference a real-life case study/examples to illustrate your answer and include supporting academic/industry references.

5. Does every freelancer need a business plan? Discuss this with reference a real- life case study/examples to illustrate your answer and include supporting academic/industry references.

6. Discuss the process of pitching for new business with reference a real-life case study/examples to illustrate your answer and include supporting academic/industry references.

Marks will be equally assigned for:

• appropriateness and application of a relevant example/s
• criticality and analysis of the topic area
• evidence of reading and research, including referencing
• logical structure of the answer
• the appropriateness, effectiveness, structure and accuracy of the writing