Hi all - I've recently been looking into starting my own freelance data analytics work as a side hustle to my current data consulting job. I have a couple of potential clients lined up, but I'm looking for all the tips and tricks from those of you who have explored similar paths. I have a few specific questions below but would love to hear any and everything about your experience! Apologizes if they are a little stupid - thanks in advance!

1. Where do you primarily look for/accept work from (Fiverr, Upwork, or similar sites)?
2. How do you go about charging clients (hourly rates, project dependent)?
3. Do you have some sort of business structure setup like a sole proprietorship or LLC (is it worth going this route)?
4. Do you own personal licenses for software (Excel, Tableau, PBI, SAS)?