Project management for freelancers
Once you've sold a client on working with you, learn how to ensure that you consistently deliver great results.
Once you’ve sold a client on working with you, the next step is to establish clear expectations for how you’ll run their project and ensure that you’re paid on time, get the feedback you need, and end up with a happy and successful client.
In this section, we’ll help you with all things project management. Whether you’re working by yourself or managing a team of subcontractors (or even employees), the advice you’ll find in our in-depth guides and articles will help make sure that every project you work on leads to more repeat business and referrals.
OUR VIEWS ON MANAGING PROJECTS:
- You should set expectations with clients. It’s up to both you and your client to contribute to the success of the project. Find out how.
- You need to stay on top of your billing and guarantee that your clients are never late in paying you. Find out how.
- You should regularly host Retrospectives for all of your projects. Find out how.
Whether through 4+ years of in-depth articles, premium courses, the conferences and events I host, or my podcast, my #1 goal is to help you become a more successful freelancer.
Latest Articles on This Topic:
Client work is a 2-way street
Does this sound familiar? You get a new client. They’re excited. You’re excited. You send over a list of the stuff you need from them. This ranges from the simple…
The Freelancers Guide to Client Onboarding
“Hey Laura, Thanks for the proposal, it all looks great! Let’s go with Option 2. When can we get started?” There’s nothing like getting a project accepted. No matter how…
Retrospectives, And How To Ensure Your Business Doesn’t Fall Apart
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The 3 Times Your Clients Are Most Excited About You And Their Project
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The Ultimate Guide To Getting Paid As A Freelancer (2018 Edition)
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Why Most Freelancers Set Their Clients Up For Failure (And How To Fix This)
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How Freelancers Can Minimize Meetings
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Why Freelancers Should Establish A Communication Framework
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Setting The Right Expectations With New Clients
Have you ever had a client who said or thought something that seemed so asinine, so completely out of left field that you were left questioning how the hell they…
Managing Subcontractors as a Freelancer
My company became more than just me when I realized that I was losing money and future references by turning away work I couldn’t handle. At first, I thought it…
All articles & guides on this topic
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Client work is a 2-way street
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The Freelancers Guide to Client Onboarding
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Retrospectives, And How To Ensure Your Business Doesn't Fall Apart
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The 3 Times Your Clients Are Most Excited About You And Their Project
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The Ultimate Guide To Getting Paid As A Freelancer (2018 Edition)
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Why Most Freelancers Set Their Clients Up For Failure (And How To Fix This)