Everything posted by Bizdustry
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Do you trust reviews on TrustPilot?
I do trust reviews on Trustpilot. But, one thing that I’m always got on the back of my mind is that some of the reviews may not be genuine. The seller may pay for fake reviews or on the other hand a disheartened customer may post multiple fake negative reviews. So take everything with an pinch of salt
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How do you manage multiple clients?
How do you manage multiple clients at once? So buyer one orders a graphic design for example, and at the same time another orders an 1000 word article. Both orders have the same deadline - how do you prioritise workload?
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What services are in demand?
Freelancing - what services are in demand by customers? I would say at the moment the service that is most in demand is content writing. A lot of prospective customers are wanting blog posts, forum posts, and even essays written for them. What do you think?
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What are your working hours?
As a freelancer, what are your working hours? Do you work the classic 9-5 office hours or pick and choose around what suits your lifestyle? I suppose the benefit of freelancing is that you can work anywhere, from a cafe to an ✈️
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Ideal customer?
What is your ideal customer as a freelancer? Mine would be one that pays on time, communicates effectively, and orders repeat business. What about you?
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Why do you freelance?
So, why do you freelance? Most of us do freelance work to earn a little extra money on the side, even if we don’t necessarily enjoy doing it, to our full time jobs. But some of you may make a career out of freelancing. Let us know below!
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Are you accepting Crypto payments
Do you accept crypto as a payment method, as a freelancer? Accepting crypto can be a good way to get paid but a lot of buyers may be reluctant to send the money before hand, due to the lack of buyer protection.
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Accountant?
Do you need to hire an accountant to file your tax return from freelance work? Or can you handle it yourself? Hiring an accountant takes the stress of getting it wrong but it can be costly
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Word counters
Do you use a word counter to see how many words your writing piece is? There are a few online websites that provide this service. I don’t really see the need to unless a client asks for a minimum of 500 words let’s say. What about you?
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Shit sandwich
Excuse the title, but how many of you incorporate a shit sandwich into your writing? For those who don’t know a Shit Sandwich typically consists of good, bad and good. So whether your writing an article, message to a friend or a forum post it can be included. Do you use this technique or have you heard of it? A lot of managers use this in workplaces.