17 Tips for Boosting Your Success Being Freelancer:

Ready to take your business to the next level? In this article, you’ll find ideas to help you achieve greater success on Upwork. When clients have a great experience working with you, they’ll want to work with you again. They’ll also be more likely to recommend you to others. Read on for tips to help you enhance your professionalism—and your success.

REPUTATION IS EVERYTHING:

In the business world your past work experience speaks volumes to future clients. The Job Success score is a measure of your reputation on your profile. A freelancer’s history of success impacts their ranking in search in the marketplace and may be considered by clients who are deciding whether to engage them.

BEFORE TAKING ON A NEW PROJECT:

It’s great to be enthusiastic and passionate about your work. However, that doesn’t mean you should agree to (or submit proposals for) every project that comes your way. Be selective and focus on the projects you can perform well—and get done on time. Here are five more tips to help you land new projects.

1. Understand the job

2. Check your availability

3. Make it clear why you’re the right fit

4. Screen your client

5. Manage your time
   

STARTING A NEW PROJECT:

1. Have a kickoff meeting

2. Determine how you’ll work together

3. Set deadlines

4. Make sure you have what you need

5. Be realistic
   

DURING THE PROJECT:

1. Be proactive

2. Respect deadlines

3. Ask questions

4. Be responsive

5. Request feedback
   

AT THE END OF THE PROJECT:

1. Be sure the client is happy

2. Let the client end the contract
   

Start putting these tips to work for you.....................