10 tipsto hire and keep anawesome freelancer

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10You need help.

You’ve got stuff to get done! I get it.

But, finding and hanging on to a great

freelancer can be a challenge.

Here are 10 tips that should help.

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Want to love your freelancer?Here Are Your 10 Tips:1. Look for diversity2. Offer perks3. Communicate clearly4. Be flexible5. Provide access6. Use sharing tools7. Do your part8. Pay well and on time9. Share information10. Commend and offer feedback

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“she’s got skills”

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1.Look for diverse skills.

The more skills she can offer, the fewer people you need to manage.

• web + print • marketing, lead-gen, social media • copywriting + project management

“give back”

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2.What perks do you offer?

Think about offering incentives that are relevant to your remote freelancers.

• on-going stable work • work-life balance, flexible schedule • holiday pay

“what you say?”

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3.

• freelancers need context

• explain internal jargon

• set timeline and guidelines

Communicate clearly.

Provide thorough direction, goals and expectations.

“I need this by end-of-day Wednesday.”

“Fix this spacing. Then we’re done. Great work!”

“bend much?”

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4.Be flexible with boundaries.

Freelancers may report to many bosses. Establish reasonable response times and respect her personal boundaries.

• acknowledge email or voicemail within 24 hours

• know personal “time-off” hours

“where do I find…?”

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5.Provide access to resources.

Working remote can pose a challenge to finding the right logos, files, or libraries. Be sure access is processed and granted.

• provide style guides and logos

• offer email and phone contacts

• process Intranet and file-sharing access

“share & share alike”

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6.Use collaboration tools.

Being a freelancer doesn’t mean working in a vacuum. Encourage teamwork and collaboration with the right tools.

• task and milestone tracking

• sharing and chat

• file reviews and edits

“two-way street”

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7.Do your part.

Your freelancer works for you, yet you have inside knowledge and experience that she does not. Do your part for project success.

• proofread and edit

• check size, format, voice, branding

• respond and approve ✓APPROVED

“it’s pay day!”

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8.Pay well and on time.

Help your freelancer by being predictable and reliable when processing invoices or timecards for payment.

• approve and process quickly

• set-up with accounts payable

• negotiate retainer fees＄

“here’s the scoop”

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9.Share strategic information.

Inside information about the company, the account or even office politics can be helpful.

• be candid and transparent

• foster communication

• be inclusive not secretive

“crickets?”

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10.Give commendation and feedback.

Don’t be silent. All staff thrive on feedback and commendation. Offer praise or suggestions for improvement freely.

“well done…please work on this…nice job…thank you.”

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