| rend of outsourcing work / projects to freelancers is | | | | from paying the freelance worker - don't reject the |
| catching up with buyers / clients like wild fire and why | | | | work after ample time, effort and work have been put |
| not? Freelance service providers are professionals in | | | | into your project by the freelancer. |
| their field and line of work. Hiring and subcontracting | | | | 3. Explain and Outline Your Project Needs Clearly |
| projects to such freelancers helps in reducing | | | | While posting your project, remember to include as |
| overhead costs as they are hired only when required. | | | | many details as possible regarding the work in |
| Moreover, buyers / clients are able concentrate on | | | | question. This will help in removing any chances of |
| their core jobs while outsourcing certain specific tasks | | | | miscommunication and misunderstanding in the future |
| to those who know best. | | | | as well as invite accurate and sensible project bids |
| In order to gain maximum benefit from freelance | | | | from freelancers. Be clear and direct in your language |
| marketplace, we suggest that you read the following | | | | so that a freelancer is able to understand well what |
| tips and guidelines - | | | | the project entails before accepting the work. |
| 1. Be Realistic When Setting Prices and Negotiating | | | | Doing so will not only reduce the chances of time |
| with freelancers | | | | wastage; it will also value the efforts put in by the |
| It is human nature to look for the best possible deals | | | | person / persons you are hiring. |
| for ourselves. However, in our hurry to strike a good | | | | 4. Set prices based on the Nature of the Work |
| bargain we must not forget to value another person's | | | | While describing your project, spend a little time in |
| work and efforts. Try not to underestimate the job | | | | clearly defining what the project is all about and how |
| that other people do by saying - "I could do this myself! | | | | much time will be taken realistically, to complete the |
| But I am short of time so I am hiring a freelancer". | | | | project (keeping in mind the technicalities if the work, |
| 2. As a buyer of freelance professional services, | | | | amount of research that may be required and the |
| remember to value the freelancer's time, efforts and | | | | complexity of the task.) |
| dedication in completing your project. Be willing to set a | | | | A job may be outsourced on an hourly basis as well |
| reasonable price for the job you are offering. If you | | | | as on a project basis. You are the best judge of this |
| deliberately set extremely low prices, you may not find | | | | and should decide accordingly. |
| any suitable freelancer to take on your project. | | | | 5. Be Sincere |
| Moreover, even if you do negotiate, you may end up | | | | If you expect sincerity from the people you hire, you |
| getting low quality work that is a complete waste for | | | | should be willing to give back the same. Freelance |
| you. Hence, be willing to compensate the freelancer in | | | | projects and outsourced work is based on trust, |
| accordance with the amount of work you require and | | | | dependability and clear communication. |
| the effort needed to complete it. Do not shy away | | | | |