Protecting Yourself as A FREELANCER
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NEHA PATEL
Lets take a look at a client and freelancer relationship
freelancer
Client
If you are a small business owner what comes to your mind when you think of a Freelancer?
STEREOTYPES
Cheap costs
Express Delivery
Freebies
Flexible Timelines
Get more
for less
First point to consider
Don't be a freelancer, don't think like a freelancer.
Think like an Entrepreneur.
- Uncertain and fluctuating earnings
- No income security
- Lack of income protection insurance
- Wage Theft
- Legal Resources to fight for your rights
- Time management
- Punctuality of a client
- Educating and communicating with difficult clients
- Making sure the client adheres to important timelines
HARDSHIPS THAT COME WITH Freelancing
Let's take a look at some steps you can take to save your behind
Is it official?
What about liabilities?
Terms and contracts
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Make sure to get the client’s full business name and address (no PO BOX)
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Provide the terms clearly
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Include the scope of work that will be done
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Have the timelines based on reasonable expectations
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Be sure to include what you expect from the client in terms of communication
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Describe the payment breakdown and what stages the payments will be required
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Talk about the intellectual properties and your rights
Some tips for a strong contract
Some Resources
intellectual property
Freelancing workflow
Tools and Resources
Learn to say NO!
Respect your time
The fun part - getting paid
Tools and Resources
Last but not least join
