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From Outsourced Employee to Entrepreneurial Consultant
1. Spot the “Outsourced-Employee” Pattern
Many freelancers begin by slipping into a staff-augmentation role—essentially an external employee.
Typical Signs | What It Means for You |
Low task control | You receive a to-do list, not a problem to solve. |
Zero strategic influence | Project direction is set entirely by the client. |
Client in the driver’s seat | You wait for approvals and next steps. |
Hourly billing | Revenue is capped by the clock, not by the value... |