First of all, let me walk you through some of the features of Power Automate -

  • Streamline repetitive tasks and paperless processes with Microsoft Power Automate—so you can focus your attention where it’s needed most.
  • Automate quickly and more securely
  • Boost efficiency
  • Enhance workflows with AI

In simple words, Power Automate helps you automate mundane repetitive tasks. It can be invoicing on monthly basis, filling a web form, copying a set of files and folders, and many more. I have just mentioned a few of the use cases. There are numerous use cases you can fulfill using Power Automate.

Power Automate has over 100s of connectors which makes it easy to connect to various Microsoft services and other 3rd party services. Connecting to Microsoft services does not require an API when using Power Automate. You just need to log in to the service or connector and you are good to go.

You also get ready-made templates available to make use of for your use case. Templates help us to reduce our time in working with certain types of flows.

You can automate from anywhere -

  • Power Automate for Desktop
  • Power Automate for mobile
  • Power Automate for web
  • Power Automate for Teams

Power Automate Desktop will help you automate desktop and web applications easily. It has the capability of interacting with almost any application on your desktop or on the web.

Now, coming to the main topic. How you can earn money freelancing by using Power Automate. Even though it requires no coding or less coding, you still need some logical thinking and some knowledge of data types and variables.

So, there are many clients who have no technical knowledge and need to automate their work-related tasks. They can be in any sector, Medical, Agriculture, Retail, Financial Services, etc. Most of the clients struggle with Data Entry tasks which is kind of repetitive. This is where you come into the picture.

You automate data entry-related tasks and get paid. Data entry can be on desktop applications or on the web application. Following skills are required for you to work on Data Entry wrt Power Automate -

  • Automate Excel
  • Automate Desktop App
  • Automate Web App

So, the question is, from where do you get the clients?

Refer to my post on Getting a job by blogging and making YouTube videos. The technology you need to master is Power Automate and build customized flows for any use case and showcase to the public.

Thank you All for reading this far. Hope you find this useful. You can get in touch with me for your next use case.

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Skilled in Microsoft Technologies, Bot Framework, Test Automation and Core Java. Also, have strong knowledge of the Hospitality and Tourism industry. Interested in RPA, Cognitive Services, and Chatbot Technology.