COVID has had us isolated and in an ongoing “Zoom fatigue.” Are you as ready as I am to start meeting people in person again? If you’re an introvert, but still ready to get out there and network a little, this guide is for you. When my friends and I would go to a restaurant …
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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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