Getting Started

Everything we have written about getting started.

Getting StartedOctober 31, 20258 min readBe a Freelancer and a Client on Furrsati LebanonA practical guide to starting as both freelancer and client on Furrsati Lebanon: use one account for both, when to delegate, and how to start lean in USD.
Getting StartedOctober 29, 20258 min readHow Furrsati Works for Beginners in LebanonHow Furrsati works for beginner freelancers in Lebanon: create a profile, browse jobs, send proposals, escrow milestones, the standard 10% fee, and get paid via OMT/Whish.
Getting StartedOctober 28, 20259 min readHow to Freelance for Gulf Clients From LebanonA practical guide on how to freelance for Gulf clients from Lebanon: time-zone advantage, in-demand services, and getting paid in fresh USD locally.
Getting StartedOctober 27, 20257 min readShould I Quit My Job to Freelance Full Time in Lebanon?A decision guide for Lebanon: should I quit my job to freelance full time? USD income-runway math, replacing your salary first, and when to leap vs stay part-time.
Getting StartedOctober 25, 20259 min readPart-Time Freelancing While Working a Job in LebanonHow to freelance part-time while working a job in Lebanon: pick async gigs, set evening availability, manage milestones around your schedule, and avoid burnout.
Getting StartedOctober 24, 20257 min readCan You Start Freelancing With Only a Phone in Lebanon?Can you start freelancing with only a phone in Lebanon? A practical guide to the services you can genuinely run from a smartphone, what needs a laptop, and how to begin with zero budget.
Getting StartedOctober 23, 20259 min readFreelancing Daily Routine Around Power Cuts in LebanonBuild a workable freelancing daily routine around power cuts in Lebanon: batch tasks by power windows, work offline, charge smart, and manage client timelines.
Getting StartedOctober 22, 20259 min readInternet & Electricity Setup for Freelancers LebanonA practical internet and electricity setup for freelancers in Lebanon: generator, UPS and inverter layers, fiber vs mobile-data backup, and scheduling work around outages.
Getting StartedOctober 20, 20258 min readWhat Equipment Do You Need to Start Freelancing in LebanonWhat equipment do you need to start freelancing in Lebanon? A realistic guide to minimum gear per service and how to budget in USD before your first income.
Getting StartedOctober 19, 20259 min readFreelancing Mindset and Discipline in LebanonBuild a freelancing mindset and discipline in Lebanon: handle income uncertainty, stay self-disciplined without a boss, and survive family doubt, outages, and dry spells.
Getting StartedOctober 18, 20258 min readHow to Avoid Freelance Scams in LebanonLearn how to avoid freelance scams in Lebanon: spot fake clients, off-platform payment red flags, and why escrow-held milestones protect new freelancers.
Getting StartedOctober 16, 20258 min readBeginner Freelancer Mistakes to Avoid in LebanonThe top beginner freelancer mistakes to avoid in Lebanon: underpricing, no escrow, vague scope, overpromised deadlines. A practical do/don't checklist.
Getting StartedOctober 15, 20259 min readCommon First Proposal Mistakes for New Freelancers in LebanonThe most common first proposal mistakes new freelancers in Lebanon make, and quick fixes to win your first job on Furrsati instead of getting ignored.
Getting StartedOctober 14, 20258 min readHow to Get Your First Freelance Gig in LebanonHow to get your first freelance gig in Lebanon: a tactical playbook for winning project one with a short tailored proposal, smart pricing, and escrow safety.
Getting StartedOctober 12, 20258 min readFreelancer Profile Photo Tips for LebanonFreelancer profile photo tips for Lebanon: shoot a pro-looking shot with just a phone, lighting around power cuts, background, framing, and what to avoid.
Getting StartedOctober 11, 20258 min readHow to Write a Freelancer Bio in LebanonLearn how to write a freelancer bio in Lebanon that converts: lead with the client outcome, signal reliability, show your languages, and a fill-in template.
Getting StartedOctober 10, 20258 min readHow to Build a Strong Freelancer Profile in LebanonHow to build a strong freelancer profile in Lebanon on Furrsati: photo, headline, a trust-winning bio, skills, and a portfolio that lands your first client.
Getting StartedOctober 8, 20258 min readBest Freelance Niches for Arabic Speakers in LebanonA practical guide to the best freelance niches for Arabic speakers in Lebanon: Arabic writing, translation, and MENA marketing, turning your languages into USD income.
Getting StartedOctober 7, 20257 min readHow to Choose a Freelance Niche in LebanonA practical guide on how to choose a freelance niche in Lebanon that matches your skills and real local, diaspora, and Gulf demand, without picking oversaturated work.
Getting StartedOctober 6, 20258 min readHow to Start Freelancing With No Experience in LebanonA practical guide on how to start freelancing with no experience in Lebanon: pick one service, build samples, set a beginner rate, and win a first small gig.
Getting StartedOctober 4, 20258 min readBest Freelance Side Jobs for Students in LebanonA practical guide to freelance side jobs for students in Lebanon: no-capital online gigs, flexible hours around classes, and earning your first fresh USD.
Getting StartedOctober 3, 20257 min readFreelancing as Side Income for Employees in LebanonA practical guide to freelancing as side income for employees in Lebanon: realistic weekly hours, low-commitment USD services, and working around power cuts.
Getting StartedOctober 2, 20258 min readFreelancing vs Salaried Job in LebanonA practical 2026 comparison of freelancing vs a salaried job in Lebanon: income ceiling, currency risk, NSSF benefits, and how to actually decide.
Getting StartedOctober 1, 20258 min readIs Freelancing Worth It in Lebanon 2026?Is freelancing worth it in Lebanon 2026? An honest reality check on earning fresh USD, electricity and internet costs, and where the real demand is.
Getting StartedFebruary 10, 20255 min readHow to Start Freelancing in Lebanon: Complete 2025 GuideEverything you need to know to launch your freelance career in Lebanon. From finding clients to getting paid in USD, this guide covers it all.