How to Make Sure You Get Paid as a Freelancer (Video #8)
Before you start any project, get a deposit. It could be 25%, 50%, or a flat fee — depending on the project. That’s a rule. Make that your policy. Clients who won’t pay you a deposit are going to be a pain in the ass later. That’s step 1 to ensuring you get paid. Once […]
What to include in your Freelance Portfolio (Video #7)
They are your 24-hour business card, they showcase your best work, and they are a lead generation machine… Web professionals, consultants, graphic designs, musicians, and freelancers all need portfolios. I’m gonna give you a few tips to get YOUR portfolio up and running, and working for YOU…. Tip #1 Just put something up! Freelancers put […]
How to Deal with Difficult Freelance Clients (Video #6)
What is a difficult client? They ignore signing a contract, they don’t pay on time, refuse to pay a deposit, and have unreasonable demands. I call these clients RED FLAGS. How do you see red flags prior to agreeing to work with them? How do you set boundaries? How do you fire them if you […]
Must Have Tools For Freelancers (Video #5)
There are a ton of tools, books, resources, blogs, and apps available to freelancers, but finding the right ones for your business (and your budget) can be overwhelming. After all, you shouldn’t run your business based on the tools available to you — first and foremost, you need to be a good freelancer with marketable […]
How to Onboard New Freelance Leads (Video #4)
Automating the entire new client process into a refined onboarding experience saves you a ton of time, shows the client you’re professional, and acts as a filtering process to weed out bad clients so you only work with the best clients. You see, not all clients are good clients. Ever heard of the 80/20 principle? […]