If you have selected to work as a freelancer. You should be always clear of what you can do and what not. Before applying for projects at various freelance sites that I mentioned in the previous post, you should clear for yourself some very important aspects, so as to avoid any losses in future.
I have listed below some of the important points that should be cleared when working as a freelancer -
1. Client Status - You should always verify the client status and check the past history of the client. What is the payment rate, frequency of job allocation, feedback from other freelancers, reviews, if verified by the site or not, etc. These things are very important to know as if you partner with an unethical or false client, you may land up losing your money for no reasons. There are chances clients taking advantage under the banner of awarding you a project and paying you nothing.
2. Actual Work To Be Done - You should always get it cleared before hand from the client, what the exact amount of work would be there. It should not happen that your bid amount is less and client asks for more in the same amount. You should always clarify this, else the client may reject the pay.
3. Payout - Sometimes, the clients purposely put up confusion payment terms, you may find the bid amount different that what client as mentioned in the job description is different. So always ensure that what you have bid and what client accepted is confirmed when you discuss before the start of actual work.
4. Payment Terms - You should always set small milestones for payments instead of asking for money all at once upon completion of the entire job. This is risky. It may happen that you have done the job and client now says that your job is rejected due to some conditions, blah blah.. So, if your project is for 100 dollars, you should ask for payment at regular small intervals such as at 25 dollars, or may be after every 10 dollars. This way you can be assured that yes the client is genuine and pays and you are not at risk.
5. Closure of the project - If in case you are not happy with clients working style and payment process, you should diplomatically withdraw from the project by discussing with the client and depart happily. Since, if the client gives negative feedback on your profile, you are risk of not getting any projects from other clients. So, always be positive and diplomatic when closing the deal voluntarily or unhappily.
These are just a few things which you should take care of, Though you should read all the policies and terms and conditions mentioned on each site. Some things would not be taught there which are learned by experience and many clients are experts in playing the care there to save their money and get the work done for free.
So, take care, don't lose what you should be earning genuinely for your efforts. Thanks for reading..
I have listed below some of the important points that should be cleared when working as a freelancer -
1. Client Status - You should always verify the client status and check the past history of the client. What is the payment rate, frequency of job allocation, feedback from other freelancers, reviews, if verified by the site or not, etc. These things are very important to know as if you partner with an unethical or false client, you may land up losing your money for no reasons. There are chances clients taking advantage under the banner of awarding you a project and paying you nothing.
2. Actual Work To Be Done - You should always get it cleared before hand from the client, what the exact amount of work would be there. It should not happen that your bid amount is less and client asks for more in the same amount. You should always clarify this, else the client may reject the pay.
3. Payout - Sometimes, the clients purposely put up confusion payment terms, you may find the bid amount different that what client as mentioned in the job description is different. So always ensure that what you have bid and what client accepted is confirmed when you discuss before the start of actual work.
4. Payment Terms - You should always set small milestones for payments instead of asking for money all at once upon completion of the entire job. This is risky. It may happen that you have done the job and client now says that your job is rejected due to some conditions, blah blah.. So, if your project is for 100 dollars, you should ask for payment at regular small intervals such as at 25 dollars, or may be after every 10 dollars. This way you can be assured that yes the client is genuine and pays and you are not at risk.
5. Closure of the project - If in case you are not happy with clients working style and payment process, you should diplomatically withdraw from the project by discussing with the client and depart happily. Since, if the client gives negative feedback on your profile, you are risk of not getting any projects from other clients. So, always be positive and diplomatic when closing the deal voluntarily or unhappily.
These are just a few things which you should take care of, Though you should read all the policies and terms and conditions mentioned on each site. Some things would not be taught there which are learned by experience and many clients are experts in playing the care there to save their money and get the work done for free.
So, take care, don't lose what you should be earning genuinely for your efforts. Thanks for reading..
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