Yet Another Things to Do for FreelancersA Presentation at Freedom of Sharing (FreSh) 4th.

November 28, 2008

be flexibleflexibility is the ‘heart’ of freelancing. it is something which differentiate us with

big design/web agencies. it is our plus point. being a freelancer means being able to be (reasonably) flexible.

know how you can sellknow WHAT you can sell and know HOW you can sell it

instead of selling a web design & development in one package, we can split it into creative idea and graphic design, coding, development, database design, copywriting, photography, hosting, etc.

be responsive, fast if possiblesometimes (or most of the times), what client needs is simply our response. a short ‘ok, i’ll check it’ quick reply is better than a ten paragraphs detailed explanations email sent 2 days later.

generosity won’t kill yougive more and you will receive more. being (strategically) generous, simple pro-bono works, small favors will give you an added-value to the clients.

some samples of digitalgrafis’ pro-bono works

presentation mattersthe way you present yourself may differentiate between winning and losing a project. the way you

present your works may differentiate between one-time project and continuous relationship.

example of appropriate design preview sent to the client compared

to the ‘paranoid-type’ one.

do fun thingsdo things which are fun for you. it helps you stay sane and (who knows) might be useful for your work in the future.

for fun

for project

for fun

for project

for fun

for project

seek work partnerstwo heads are better than one. find work partners who are

capable, reliable and share the same visions as you.

solve personal problemssolve your personal problems first, (at least ) give it a priority.

you’ll be more productive if you’re happy.

End of Presentation. Thanks! :)

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