Congratulations, our freelancer! You have a new job. You are on the way to achieving one more goal in your freelance career. We have one thing to do before starting the happy dance. Take some time to check the deal carefully. Here are 4 must-check details before starting work.
Confirm the deliverable
It is important to know the requirements before working on the project. Your work must meet the client’s needs. So time to confirm the deliverable and extra details. Do they cover all of the essential requirements for the project? Also, how about the modification? Some types of jobs, such as graphic design projects and copywriting, may need several changes after discussion. You can inform the clients about the modification fees in advance.
Meet the team and get the contact information
For long-term jobs, you may cooperate with their employees in the company. Also, some companies will assign someone to provide their opinion and follow the whole process. The more people involved, the more opinions you may receive later. Knowing the number of members and having their contact information at the beginning is easier to get the message earlier. For example, you can ask which software to stay in touch with their team. So you may create the account and get familiar with the software before start working. Furthermore, you can ask when is a suitable time to talk with them if you get any questions.
Understanding the goal
Everyone has an exception for the upcoming work. You may think about how to finish the job, and the client may think about the following work. It is fine to have a different exception as long as you are working toward the same goal. So, what is the main goal of this project? Maybe you can help them even more after understanding it.
Planning the whole detail
Now you know the goal, how to contact them, and the time to plan the work. A plan helps you finish work with efficiency. Take some time to check the job description and estimate how much time you may need for this project. Take some time and prepare the necessary materials in advance. You can divide the deal into several milestones if you have a more complicated project. You can propose this idea to the client and set the expected deadline for each milestone. This way, you will feel less stressed and finish work at a suitable phase. The client can also pay attention to the process at the same time.
Extra tips: Preparing a backup plan
It is always good to have a plan B for some uncertain changes. For sure, we do not want to run into surprises at any time. But sometimes, it is hard not to get any of them, for example, a weak internet connection before the deadline. Preparing a backup plan is always helpful for reducing anxiety and using it when needed. There are several ways to do it. For example, you can also check with the client early if the client has other work right after this one.
The client will admire you even more because you consider those details in advance. Taking care of the details and all of the work can be finished easily. Leave the room for any necessary changes, and your mind will feel less stressed. Moreover, you will not stumble from those problems again in the future. After checking those details, you are ready to start a new work!