Freelancers A to Z #035 Outsourcing is The Secret in Freelancing
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Different freelancers have different ways to work.
When the going gets tough, outsourcing has proven to be a great way to get numerous tasks done.
Writing the perfect pitch to attract more buyers is also very difficult.
It may seem scary and out of the ordinary, however, this is a great way to get more done.
These are some important tips that just might assist you.
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How to Boost Your Freelance Business with Outsourcing
Freelancing requires 24/7 vigilance and prior preparation for any sort of task that comes your way.
Naturally, one freelancer cannot handle numerous tasks all the time and needs to have certain people under their wing on whom they can rely.
Outsourcing as a freelancer is a great way to ensure balance and quality work.
This blog lists various ways you can outsource your freelance work, when to do it, and how to do it.
The article states that when you are considering outsourcing, you need to keep in mind the workload.
To reduce the burden, you can use outsourcing as a way to get the work done.
Another aspect to keep in check, says the blog, is to see the cost.
If hiring an outsourced freelancer is going to cost you more than you intended, then you need to make some cuts.
Thirdly, the article says you need to be sure as to what you want to outsource. Is it a number of tasks or one specific project? Will there be more similar work?
These questions are important to answer when outsourcing. When looking for outsourcing, the article lists down different areas where you can find them.
Craigslist, social media, job platforms, and different groups can help you list a possible task.
Before hiring, it is important to ask for sample work, specify details, and to ensure that you are given the task in time.
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How to Write a Perfect Pitch
Every freelancer aims to interact with more and more clients every day.
However, raising expectations and attracting more people requires a great deal of preparation.
Writing the perfect proposal and pitch for your freelance business is the best way to get more clients into your company.
Before you start to write down your pitch, the blog mentions two different types: warm pitch and cold pitch.
A cold pitch is when you interact with new clients and convince them to work for you whereas a warm pitch is used with people you already know.
The article moves forth and states that to interact with more clients, you need to find potential email addresses of clients.
You can find email addresses through the company’s website.
The blog also insists on taking a look at different apps that help you find emails of potential clients.
These apps are Email Hunter and Viola Norbert. After you have located the email addresses of potential clients, you can start designing your pitch.
The blog suggests that you can create a diverse pitch template that you can reuse and keep on adding to.
Your pitch should include your skills, what you can do, and your experience.
After you have added the necessary details, it is time to send the proposal, says the article.
Your proposal should be you and describe every single aspect of what makes you a good option.
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Top Tips on How to Perfect Manage Your Tasks
Tackling more tasks in less time is every freelancer's aim. With perfect task management, a freelancer can get more done in no time.
However, finishing more tasks also means doing them perfectly. For that, the article suggests prioritizing tasks.
High-end clients with a more heavy business would require more energy and effort.
Another way to manage tasks is to complete every single deadline.
The article lists ways you cannot let procrastination get in your way.
First and foremost, get the most done now!
That means you need to start today to be able to keep on track with your time limit.
Another way to manage tasks, says the blog, is by aiming to finish on the same day.
This way you have a sense of accomplishment and are aware of the tasks you can handle.
Adding the task to your client, says the article, is another way to achieve task management.
Managing tasks also asks for time management. Managing time would stem from, says the article, when you do not overdo the task and stick to the plan.
The blog also mentions one single entry system as well as task creation as a way to manage tasks.
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Use There Pages to Get New Gigs
Freelancing has grown with time and there are many ways through which you can reach out to clients.
There are 15 eye-catching websites that any start-up freelancer can use.
Some of these you may have already heard. However, the article lists the best of the best where you can get started.
Fiverr is the top contender with its diverse options whereas Upwork comes in second with the certified payment protection.
For freelancers, the article also lists, Toptal, LinkedIn, and FlexJobs. These are the top five that are known for their great variety.
Freelancer.com, Guru, Simply Hired, and Behance is great contenders in the freelance world.
99Designs, Dribble, and People Per Hours have also gained a rapport for their undyingly amazing service, ServiceScape, Design Hill, and Task Rabbit bring in people due to their pricing structure, no service-fee, and custom rates, respectively.
These websites have everything you need to start your own freelance business. It is just a matter of time.
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How Scheduling Work Time Can Boost Your Productivity
Working as a freelancer means dealing with huge piles of work on a daily basis. Time breaking as a freelancer is a great way to ensure your productivity increases. Increasing productivity is on every freelancer's list.
Time blocking helps to achieve that by dividing the task into smaller chunks. These chunks assist in creating a great result. Your focus would lie completely on the task at hand instead of getting sucked in my distractions.
The blog mentions different ways to time break, the first of which is to create an outline. An outline would mean that you know what tasks are important and what to do on time.
After his, the article says that you need to be able to identity hefty work and even simpler tasks. The blog then removes any chance of extra time that might cause issues in the completion of the task.
After you have been made aware, the blog then persuades you to create a proper schedule that you can use to ensure time is managed and you get the work done.
Instead of dealing with a number of clients and family members, outsourcing not-so-important tasks can be your start towards stardom.
Where time breaks help you to manage different chores, the article also suggests that a break is important to relive.
Pomodoring and learning more features as a freelancer for time breaking is also dependent on what and how you do those tasks.
Scheduling tasks and working on improving your drafts is another point that can help with time blocking.
Time blocking helps to ensure that the clients receive the best and you are not overburden.
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All work and no play…
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