Tips for Freelancers (and their Clients) with Robert Farrington of The College Investor скачать в хорошем качестве

Tips for Freelancers (and their Clients) with Robert Farrington of The College Investor

Freelancing can be a dream job. But what makes it that way? Robert Farrington of The College Investor understands the world of freelancing from both sides. With The College Investor celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Farrington knows a thing or two about freelance work. He’s worked as a freelancer himself, and he’s also hired over 30 freelancers as a business owner. He stopped by to share freelancer tips on how to get paid, how not to get fired, and everything in between. Plus, he’s got a plan for brands and companies who hire freelancers that lets them maximize their ROI while treating freelancers well, too. Freelancers are writers, right? Sometimes that’s true. But it’s essential to remember that freelancers can work on everything from written content and social media to technical support and graphic design. Farrington says that freelance writing is probably the biggest bucket of freelancers, but there are plenty of freelancers looking to leverage all sorts of creative and technical expertise. The best freelancers build the best reputations for themselves. They do this in many ways, but two stand out above the rest: They submit quality work and it's done on time.Whether someone is writing for a fellow blogger or doing freelance technical work for a large company, adhering to deadlines is paramount. But it isn’t just about meeting deadlines; it’s also about making sure that the essence of the assignment is reflected in the work. Follow the specifications and produce quality work. The goal is to be someone that brands, companies, and bloggers are thrilled to hire.Another way that expert freelancers can continue to stand out, Farrington shares, is to actually contribute more. While some people might believe that an employer wants a freelancer’s work, not their ideas, that isn’t always the case. If a freelancer works with a client for some time, it may be appropriate, or even strategic, to pipe up. Freelancers might suggest needs and ways to address them. Perhaps research in one topic reveals that the brand could also cover another closely-related topic. Pitching that idea is helpful, and it’s as possible that the freelancer just landed herself another gig. Freelancing can be a great gig. It can allow for a more flexible lifestyle, whether someone wants to freelance on the side or as a full-time career. There are no restrictions on when work needs to be completed. If someone’s ideal work time is 4PM or 2AM or any other point on the clock, freelancing invites that kind of freedom.However, freelancing is only a dream gig when both freelancers and clients work together to optimize it. By establishing a partnership focused on fair pay and high-quality work, both content creators and companies can leverage all the benefits of freelancing.