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Some basic guidelines for beginner freelancers. Briefly covers starting freelancing, getting projects, working with projects and clients etc. Presented at a seminar on "Building Tech Career" at DUET, Gazipur, Dhaka. Arranged by http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/phpexperts/
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Freelancing; an alternate career
We'll Discuss on
Definition History Why freelancing Why it's not Wise Advices
How to start Getting Projects Working with Projects Dealing with Clients Impact On regular job
We'll Discuss on
Definition History Why freelancing Why it's not Wise Advices
How to start Getting Projects Working with Projects Dealing with Clients Impact On regular job
Just decide that you want to start
How to start?
Prepare Yourself Build your skill Your Blog/Website Comfortable Workplace Proper Equipment
Where to go? http://www.elance.com
http://www.getafreelancer.com/
http://www.scriptlance.com/
http://www.getacoder.com/
http://www.rentacoder.com/
http://www.odesk.com/
Build a good profile
Area of expertise
Short bio/resume
Previous works avoid broken/bad links
Testimonials/Ratings
Clients are looking for you, really!
Getting Projects
Search projects Area of your confidence Don't go beyond capacity Do take chances (carefully!)
Place Bids
Read the description carefully
Follow the instruction
Be the early bidders
Estimate timeline realistically
Quote a reasonable price
Attach similar work sample
Working with ProjectsDifficult than winning a bid
Milestones
Points which mark completion of some aspect of a project
Will usually have deliverables
Keen attention in meeting milestones
Communication
Planning the project Providing updates on the project Discussing their feedback Presenting the deliverables
Keeping RecordDocument meetings and phone calls
Store emails safely
Use a project management application
Basecamp (http://www.basecamphq.com/)
ProjectPier (http://www.projectpier.org/)
PivotalTracker (http://www.pivotaltracker.com/)
Dealing with Clients Let him know Be warm and friendly Be honest Know yourself
Stay calm
Be timely
Be available and reachable
Giving attention
Dealing with Clients (cont.)
Impact on regular job Before having a regular job After having it
Questions?
