Hindi mo kailangan ng mamahaling equipment or complex software para makapagsimula sa freelancing. Maraming libre at beginner-friendly tools na makakatulong sayo para maging productive at professional.
Communication Tools
- Gmail / Outlook – for professional email
- Zoom / Google Meet – video meetings with clients
- Slack – real-time team messaging
Productivity and Project Management
- Google Workspace – Docs, Sheets, Slides — lahat accessible
- Trello – visual project tracking
- Notion – all-in-one workspace for tasks, calendar, notes
Time Tracking
- Toggl – easy-to-use time tracker, great for hourly freelancers
- Clockify – another free alternative
Design and Creative Tools
- Canva – beginner-friendly for social media graphics and presentations
- CapCut / VN – for simple video editing (especially for content creators)
File Sharing
- Google Drive / Dropbox – for sharing large files
Pro Tip: Master mo kahit 2-3 tools from this list, and you’re already ahead of most beginners. Bonus kung marunong ka ng shortcuts and file organization — clients will love you for it.