the dos and don'ts of hiring a freelancer

THE DOS ANDDON'TS OFHIRING A

FREELANCERBY JO PETTY, COPYWRITER

jopetty.co.uk@joapet

Find the right personMake things as smooth as possibleWork with each other again in the future

DO SHOP AROUND

Find the right fitThe person with the highest rate is probably the bestWays to find freelancers

DO KNOW WHAT YOUWANT

Write it downWhat kind of person do you need?

DO GIVE PRECISE BRIEFS

Dealing with picky clients?Send the freelancer everything you haveDecent freelancers will interpet the briefWhatever you decide, write it down

DO GET A CONTRACT INPLACE

Doesn't have to be bed time readingIt's for the benefit of both parties

DO GIVE GOODFEEDBACK

Give constructive adviceIt will strengthen your relationship

DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASKQUESTIONS

It will ultimately speed things upThey're experts in their field

DO BE A GOOD CONTACT

Be responsiveGet someone else to do it

DON'T FORGET TO PAYTHE FREELANCER!

Know who processes paymentsDon't leave it until the last minuteIt keeps everyone sweet

THAT'S IT!JOPETTY.CO.UK

@JOAPET