The project milestone sheet is an incredibly important document for freelancers and their clients. It defines all the most important tasks, who is assigned to them, and when they are due. In other words, it serves as the map for your entire work process. As Darrell noted in a previous post, even small projects need to have these milestones set.
So how can you create a milestone sheet that works? Read the rest of this entry »
When I started freelancing, I worked with every potential client who contacted me. This is normal for someone who is starting out. After all, you want to get all the experience you can get your hands on. But after a while, you’ll realize, like I did, that your clientele should be more targeted than just “whatever comes along”. You need to qualify your potential clients.
One important benefit of qualifying your clients is that you don’t waste your time. You get the clients that you want to work with, you’re paid the rate you want, and both parties have realistic expectations. You don’t spend hours working on a proposal that your client eventually rejects because they realize that you weren’t on the same page after all. If that scenario sounds familiar, then it’s time to start qualifying.
What criteria can you use to qualify clients?
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Web Work 101: How To Escape The Cubicle
