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Old or new #Freelancer, here are some pointers:
1- Always document everything in emails.
2- Be clear about handling invoices & payment. Place a delay fee if you dont get paid in 4 weeks upon completion of translation or article.
3- Price your services well, be reasonable.
1- Always document everything in emails.
2- Be clear about handling invoices & payment. Place a delay fee if you dont get paid in 4 weeks upon completion of translation or article.
3- Price your services well, be reasonable.
4- Always be extra clear in emails about deadlines, expectations, delivery, etc.
5- Be professional, always think of it as business. Dont let emotions interfere even if friendship is included. Business is business. Learn from my mistakes.
5- Be professional, always think of it as business. Dont let emotions interfere even if friendship is included. Business is business. Learn from my mistakes.
6- Be vocal & professional. Know policies very well, know your rights & seek legal advice if you need to.
7- Negotiation is key. Know your limitations & how far you can stretch.
8- Protect your hard work. Make sure you get credit.
9- Do what feels right for you not others.
7- Negotiation is key. Know your limitations & how far you can stretch.
8- Protect your hard work. Make sure you get credit.
9- Do what feels right for you not others.
10- Warn those who downplay you or treat you badly. If they dont give you credit or pay you, blacklist them & spread the word online to warn other freelancers. The freelancing community worldwide is connected.
11- Speak up against any disrespect.
11- Speak up against any disrespect.
12- Be self confident. They can find someone cheaper than you but they cant find someone like you. Everyone is unique with something different to offer.
13- Include disclaimers & conditions in your email. Be very clear about protecting your rights from the first email.
13- Include disclaimers & conditions in your email. Be very clear about protecting your rights from the first email.
14- Turn down any verbal tasks, all should be documented through emails.
15- Reject employers who try to squeeze you into paying you less than what you both agreed upon.
16- Reject any requests of free work. Your time is money.
15- Reject employers who try to squeeze you into paying you less than what you both agreed upon.
16- Reject any requests of free work. Your time is money.
