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Freelancer, Consultant, Entrepreneur: Which Are You?

Susan L Reid
American Express OPEN Forum
Apr 29, 2011

In the world of business we bandy around the words freelancer, consultant, and entrepreneur as if they are interchangeable. But are they?

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: a freelancer is “a person who works independently, selling work or services by the hour, day, or job, with no intent to pursue a permanent or long-term commitment to any single employer.”

A consultant, on the other hand, is “one who is paid to provide professional or expert advice in a particular field or specialty.” And in a completely different category is the entrepreneur who “organizes, manages, and assumes the risk of owning a business or enterprise.”

Which one is right for you?

Find out by reading: Freelancer, Consultant, Entrepreneur: Which Are You?