I have a secret to tell you: When you offer freelance web services you are much, much more than “just” a developer, designer, or whatever “just” you think you are. You’re also the sales team, account manager, project manager, and consultant. There’s a lot of communication involved with a project (or at least there should …
As a freelancer, do you need to write contracts for your projects? Yes! Every service vendor needs a contract, whether you’re a freelance web developer, a pest control guy, or a roofing company. At its simplest, a contract is an agreement between you and your customer that sets expectations for the work to be done …
Does the thought of creating and submitting a project proposal leave you quaking? Never fear! This part of a freelance project isn’t as fancy and official or scary as it seems. It may just seem that way because you’re not familiar with drafting a proposal or maybe you’ve seen a big, intimidating version of one. …
Are you new to freelancing? If so, you’re likely asking yourself the question: How much should I charge as a … web developer, web designer, photographer, graphic artist, or whatever it is you do? There are multiple factors that come into play when considering your freelancing rates, such as your experience level, geography (both yours …
How do you know what all’s entailed in a project? You get the stakeholders together and ask them. That’s the project discovery phase in a nutshell. The goal of this discovery phase is to understand the client’s business so that you can partner with them to help them make the best decisions possible considering their aims …
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If you’re a newcomer to freelancing, you might find one aspect of it frustrating or intimidating: The terminology. I mean, what the heck is “client onboarding,” anyway? New client onboarding is simply the act of welcoming new customers to your business, answering their initial questions, and communicating what services you offer. A well-thought-out onboarding strategy …