In Part 1, we discussed the mindset. In Part 2, we explored the ground work, and in Part 3 we talked money.
Now let’s get down to specifics. Here are some questions I received from others taking the plunge. Both new and experienced freelancers (and their clients) should find good info in here. So let’s dig in …
Photo courtesy of Scott McLeod, Flickr Creative Commons
Wishy-Washy About Payment
Q: A client approached me about a project, but ducked my questions about payment. What should I do?
A: It’s okay to gather details about the project without talking numbers. Certainly don’t let that stage drag on, and never confirm your participation or sign anything until that is a part of the discussion. Work, by definition, pays. This is your livelihood. Good clients will understand and respect that.
