Time management is a really hot topic among freelancers so in today’s video I’ll outline a few key benefits of time tracking. I use Toggl for that purpose but there are quite a few apps out there. Try several tools and choose the best to your liking. Watch the video or read the transcript below to learn three ways how time tracking will aid your freelance success.
Deciding What Freelance Services to Offer
Many people come to me saying they don’t have a ‘freelance profession’ or they don’t know what freelance services they can offer to clients. Often they are stuck at this early stage because they put too much pressure on themselves, thinking there’s some kind of magic going on when working as a freelancer.
Let me tell you – whatever your profession is, what you do for a living and what services you offer wouldn’t change much whether you are working as an employee or as a freelancer. The new angel of being a freelancer is that you will have to manage your practice. No boss will tell you what to do – you will have to wear all hats in the office – a marketer, an accountant, a customer service agent, everything that has to do with your business smooth operations. But this won’t change the certain skills you use to offer professional services to clients.
How to Develop Accurate Time Estimation Skills and Why You Need to
As a freelancer, you know how important good time management skills are for your success. I hope by now you have put into practice the time management tips I have shared across the blog. Today I’ll lift the veil on another side of time management – why accurate time estimation matters for your freelance success and more importantly, how to develop the needed skills.
First off, let’s define what time estimation is.
When First Approaching a Client, Your Goal Should Not Be to Get Hired
A common mistake freelancers make when first approaching a client is trying to get hired. I know what you’re thinking – “Wait, what? What do you mean my goal shouldn’t be to get hired?” Mind that the operative phrase here is “when first approaching a client” – when pitching clients or replying to prospects’ inquiries, that is. Intrigued?
Watch the video or read the transcript to learn more.
Have You Worked Out Your Ideal Client Profile Yet?
Sometimes freelancers are stuck working on a boring project or with a client whom they don’t quite like. This happens mostly when they don’t pick carefully their prospects and clients. They cannot say NO and end up working with everyone who is interested enough to offer a contract. This doesn’t sound like a sound strategy, wouldn’t you say?
A reader once emailed me a great analogy – you don’t invite in your home everyone who comes knocking on your door. Why then so many freelancers are eager to please every prospective client who sends them an email? Why do so many freelancers agree to work with people they don’t like?
A great way out of this situation is working out your ideal client profile.
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