{"id":450,"date":"2022-10-12T19:42:50","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T19:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uglymugmarketing.com\/blog\/?p=450"},"modified":"2022-10-14T15:05:39","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T15:05:39","slug":"calling-all-freelancers-these-8-tips-are-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uglymugmarketing.com\/blog\/calling-all-freelancers-these-8-tips-are-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"CALLING ALL FREELANCERS: These 8 tips are for YOU"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do any of these describe you:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"\u2705\"<\/span> Not sure when or where your next project will come from<\/div>\n
\"\u2705\"<\/span> Don’t feel like you’re paid what you’re worth<\/div>\n
\"\u2705\"<\/span> Feel stuck competing for low prices projects on freelance marketplaces like Upwork and 99designs<\/div>\n
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Here are the top 8 reasons your freelance business isn\u2019t growing:<\/div>\n
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Allowing the client to alter the deliverables after a price has been agreed upon. Make it clear from the beginning the exact scope of services for which the client is paying; any additional services will result in an increase in costs.<\/div>\n
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2) \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc30\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc32\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc12\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc32\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc18\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re accepting every project that comes your way \u2013 just because they have money and are willing to give it to you \u2013 you\u2019re doing yourself a disservice. When you do accept a project, make sure you are not overwhelmed with other work; this ensures you are able to deliver quality work in a timely manner \u2013 a sure way to increase your client base from referrals.<\/div>\n
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Charging too little is not only a disservice to you, it is a disservice to your clients as well. By charging too little you are conditioning your clients to expect low prices\u2026in the end this hurts both of you. In addition, extremely low prices can send the incorrect message that you are inexperienced, or even worse, your work is subpar.<\/div>\n
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Sure, they\u2019re nice, \u201chonest,\u201d people! But so was Bonnie & Clyde. \"\ud83d\ude09\"<\/span> Sign a contract \u2013 for you, for them. TIP: don\u2019t call it a contract as it has a slight negative connotation \u2013 use Our Terms of Remarkable Service, or something similar. Whatever title you use, just make sure it is written in easy to understand language while spelling out the terms clearly.<\/div>\n
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5) \ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc2c<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re not confident enough in your skills and customer service to ask for referrals at the end of each project, then you\u2019re in the wrong business. At the end of each project ask: \u201cWho do you know that could also benefit from my service?\u201d Remember, from small companies to Fortune 500 enterprises, word of mouth provides the greatest source of repeat business and revenue.<\/div>\n
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The Freelancer\u2019s Trap kills more freelance businesses than anything. Take an honest assessment to determine if you are operating and\/or working in your business in a cycle that is limiting its growth. Not sure if you\u2019re stuck in the Freelancer\u2019s Trap? Leave a comment or DM me and I\u2019ll send you a quick method to see if you\u2019re stuck.<\/div>\n
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7) \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1c \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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There\u2019s always the latest and greatest thing that could catapult your business to success \u2013 don\u2019t fall for them. It\u2019s the small, unglamorous things that ultimately lead to success \u2013 especially when these tasks are performed consistently and with the highest quality possible each and every time.<\/div>\n
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8)\"\ud83d\ude0e\"<\/span> \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 \ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2c, \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d, \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc32\ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Get a clear understanding of your client\u2019s goals (the End). Be clear about the Means required to help them accomplish their goals. Don\u2019t get wrapped up in the Byproduct. All too often freelancers get so caught up in building their portfolio and trying to win a design award (both byproducts) they completely lose sight of the END. When it comes to superb freelance work, the project begins with the End, and it is the focus until the project is complete.<\/div>\n
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Are you guilty of any of those?<\/div>\n
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That\u2019s perfectly normal and natural. As you grow your freelance business you will discover many constraints that prevent your business growth.<\/div>\n
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The quicker you can move beyond those constraints, the faster you can scale your freelance business.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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-wayne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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