the dos and don'ts of hiring a freelancer
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My process behind hiring freelancers, based on my experience in the past of working in content marketing and using freelancers on projects, and my experience of being hired as a freelance copywriter. Warning, contains memes.TRANSCRIPT
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
