The State of the Freelance Nation survey takes an in-depth look at the challenges freelancers face. How long does it take to reach their earning goals? How many would go back to full employment? How do they grow their business in the rapidly changing work environment?

Freelancing is often thought of as an interim career move between full-time employment but the survey shows it has become a financially secure career path – with the average freelancer reaching their income goal within two years and 42% reaching it within their first year. Moreover, 83% of those who freelance manage their own online marketing – and those who invest time and money in online marketing earn significantly more.