Time/week spent: 5h - 20h

Initially, more time was spent learning new software and techniques, creating a portfolio, and marketing services. As projects came in, time shifted to client work, revisions, and communication. Admin tasks like invoicing and project management were ongoing but less time-consuming. Over time, as skills improved and processes streamlined, the time required decreased. Online, people often mention the initial learning curve and marketing efforts as time-intensive, with more consistent hours once established.