A beginner's guide to freelancing Some of this might only be relevant to coders or web designers, and some of the financial stuff will only be relevant to UK readers, but I hope there’s plenty interesting for anyone thinking of going freelance in any field. If I’ve missed something, either post in the comments or email me (phil [at] gyford [dot] com) and I’ll update the page. Contents 1. When to start freelancing I was fortunate in that I was made redundant, stumbled into freelancing because I couldn’t think where to apply for a job, and it all worked out. If, like many potential freelancers, you’re in a job and unsure about whether to take the plunge, here’s what you should do first: Decide why you want to freelance. 2. I hate the idea of marketing but as a freelancer you can’t avoid the fact that you must sell yourself to get work. You should have a website, or at least a page, even if your line of work is nothing to do with the internet. The second point of a website is to keep you visible. 3. No commuting. Working hours
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Unique Selling Proposition as It Relates to Freelance Designers A product’s Unique Selling Proposition (also known as Unique Selling Point or USP) is what makes it different from competing products, and more importantly, what leads customers to buy it. For those in marketing, USPs are extremely important because in order to sell more of a product you need to know what will motivate customers to buy your product instead of the competition’s product, and then you need to effectively communicate that USP. A large percentage of freelance designers struggle to land as much business as they would like. Why USPs are Important for Freelance Designers Knowing your Unique Selling Proposition is an important step for freelance designers for a few reasons. Lots of Competition There are very few barriers of entry into the world of freelance design, and as a result there are tons of people out there who are working either full-time or part-time as a freelance or independent designer. Branding It Helps Clients to Identify You as the Right Designer Specialization Price
Aid Workers Network Wise Ramblings at Celtic Dragon Studios Talking Budget With Your Clients Posted by: Andrew Fingerman Date: August 10, 2011 | 3 Comments Ilise Benun is the founder of Marketing Mentor, where she helps creative professionals solve their business growth challenges. Ilise recently published a new book, The Creative Professional’s Guide to Money. The book is filled with wisdom on a topic that many photographers find uncomfortable, confusing, and hard to manage. We grabbed a few minutes with Ilise to talk about a particularly sticky related issue – when and how to directly ask your clients about their budget while pitching for new business. Are we a good fit? A “teachable moment”Talking budget directly indicates your expectation is that they actually have a budget. In other cases, the client isn’t going to tell you their budget outright. This presents an opportunity to educate the client about the value of your services. Popping the question This really isn’t so hard.
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