Whether you want to call it a problem or not, I think it is an interesting situation we all run into from time to time. Just why is there such a huge gap between the pricing of the freelancer when compared to the pricing of a small design studio? On the other end of the …
Dealing With the Work of Others
I recently read an article geared towards the creation of freelance contracts, something that I spend a lot of time researching. A good contract is of utmost importance not only to your success as a freelancer but to the success of each individual project. On thing that struck me in this article was the suggestion …
Freelance Contract Extras – Addressing Delays
Further developing my freelance series, I would like to add a few extra but important points to consider when developing your freelance contracts. As freelancers we are often faced with the situation in which one project may account for two to three months pay. I am talking about the kind of project that does not …
Project Research Starts Here
Filed away in one of the categories geared more towards those in the business of design, I wrote an article about the importance of my client questionnaire and the shaping of a design/development brief. I think, in fact I know that handing this off to a client has, on more than one occasion caused me …
Going The Extra Mile For Your Clients
Retaining clients can be the lifeblood of a business, especially in tough economic times. After all it is a lot cheaper to reach out and promote your services to satisfied clients than it is to bring in a whole new crowd. Fostering good relationships, providing value, producing results beyond expectation, it’s all part of “going …
Taking the Time to Educate Your Client
Consider this an introductory post to a new category addition here on Papertree Design Client Education. This idea sprang from various conversations I have had with clients in the past and was put into action through the suggestions of one recent client in particular. He pointed out something that I have often told myself but …
To Focus On The Important
We have all received the request at one time or another. I want you to have a look at this site (insert link here), I want you to make me a site that looks like that. Literally. That is an extreme example but think about it for a second, the client now has a very …
Setting Boundaries Up Front
Freelancing is hard work, no secret there. On a daily or weekly basis you are faced with managing the business, managing your projects, marketing, improvement and last but certainly not least doing the work that will bring in that paycheck. Plus you would certainly like to continue to have a life outside of work, explore …
Just Finished Up with The Unlimited Freelancer
Finally got around to freeing up some time and purchasing a copy of The Unlimited Freelancer this past week. A few days after picking up my copy I flipped the last page last night. An excellent read! Well written, easy to understand and quick to get through. Does a great job of really putting your …