There’s a lot to learn when you’re breaking into freelancing, but the
most important skills any freelancer will learn revolve around one
thing: clients. Every successful freelancer will eventually need to
master the ability to find good portfolio of clients, manage your
relationship with them through the project, deliver in a way that makes
them repeat clients, and (very importantly) get paid promptly. Wes
McDowell of Deep End Design
will walk you through every step of client management. Ready to turn
your clients into your biggest fans? Let’s get started! Wes explains
everything you need to know about working with clients,
including:
- Finding clients
- Handling the initial consultation
- Preparing contracts and proposals
- Discussing price and rates
- Managing the project and revisions
- Handling payments and invoicing
- Turning clients into repeat clients
- Even more resources and advice!
Table of content
- Your Clients & Your Business
- Welcome
- How to Find Clients
- Warning Signs of Problem Clients
- How Much Should You Charge?
- Landing the Client
- The Initial Consultation
- Writing Your Proposal
- Payment Schedules & Deposits
- Writing Your Contract
- During the Project
- Presenting Your Work
- How to Handle Revisions
- Project Management
- After the Project
- Getting Paid!
- How to Turn Clients into Repeat Clients
- Online Resources to Make Freelancing Easier
- Moving Beyond “Newbie”
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