Freelancing - Obstacles and possible solutions

Presented by: Mahhek Tahir (12L- 5422)Khizra Samad (12L-5419)

ContentDefine FreelancingHistoryModesPayment methodologiesBenefitsObstacles and possible solutions

Freelancer DefinedFreelancer means a person who do some

work or a job without any long term commitment to a particular employer.

Massive shift in the way people prefer to work.

Work is no more captivated by complex boundaries such as legal terms, single client, space and time.

1.6 million freelance in the UK with £84 Billion added to UK GDP

HistoryUsed for the first time in a novel called “Ivanhoe” written by Sir Walter Scott.

Used to describe a free-lance with a person who is not under oath to any lord for his jobs

ModesFreelancing market places – odesk,

elance, getafreelancer.Bid price, profile, experience, expertise, rate, location, history of similar projects, recommendation of other clients, rating, education history

Permanent clientsReferencesIntermediate companies

PaymentsHourly, daily, weekly or monthlyTask module, milestone, objective, groups of activities or a fixed price project

Can be suggest by freelancer or the client depending on past experiences, budget of the client etc.

BenefitsEase of workMultiple clientsUnlimited hours of workExpanded MarketNew connections all over the world

Advantage for partial-time work force

Better Income

Benefits (Cont..)

Self EmployedFlexible TimingsImproved learning curveNew technology curveCan start own setupImproved level of confidence, communication and English skills

Obstacles and Possible SolutionsFinding Clients

- Ask for favor from Senior freelancers to recommend you

- Freelance websites (oDesk,Guru , getaFreelancer)

Grabbing project at early stages - Don’t Panic , have Patience- Keep on apply to different jobs

Low income in start - Focus on fixed Price jobs- Once some projects add in your profile then you

can increase your hourly rate

(Cont..)Concentration diversion

- Be your own administrator- Create schedule and stick to it

Ignore Self Promotion - stay in contact with other freelancer and

share knowledge to learn from each other experiences

- Visit different IT blogs

Contract violation - Don't fright and talk to client - File law suite against client - File Complaint to freelance website’s

Customer Support

Client never ending demands - Its difficult to say NO - Discuss effort and cost of doing that work ,

document all the detail and take sign of from client

Poor and Delayed Communication - Regularly touch base with client and- Update work status by email, phone calls or

skype- Immediately reply to client queries and Messages

Late Payments from client - Remind Client via email, phone calls or skype

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Client refused to pay - Always ask for some down payment - Contact to freelance website Customer’s

Support

Retaining clients- Create good terms with client- Stay in contact with old client

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Conclusion Freelancing is a very exciting way to earn

better money. It allows a person to decide his own schedule, the type of tasks he likes to work on, and how much he wants to work. Its benefits are much more than its drawbacks.

A very important phrase, if you have a will you are definitely going to find a way. if you really want to do it. One just needs to be fair and flexible with his dealings and he will definitely get the reward in return.