6 biggest challenges freelancers face and Their solutions

If you are trying to find a freelance job or you are on the job, you may face some challenges. so, you should know how to solve them.

1. Attracting clients

Finding the right clients is one of the biggest challenge freelancers face.

Solution: Start attracting new clients by sharing your online portfolio, website link and work done by you. and see how well it works for you. Ask for reference to your network and join freelancer groups and websites.

2. Lack of Stability

Sometimes you will be busy and other times you will have unwanted free time. you need to find yourself working on new projects or with new clients regularly.

Solution: Always be in touch regularly with your network and contacts who can help you discover new opportunities. Be active on social media and join groups on LinkedIn or Facebook, and engage with your potential clients and promote yourself.

“Uncertainty is part of a freelancer's life, and you never know what opportunities are waiting for you.”

3. Time management

Freelancing is the one-man job, so you are answerable to only yourself. Time management is the very important for a freelancer to work smoothly.

Solution: Create a timeline that will give you ample time to work, so you can be less stressed. Also share the timeline with your client and work accordingly.

“Always remember to take breaks, eat on time and keep yourself refreshed.”

4. Not Getting Paid

Not getting paid or your client refuses to pay for the work you've done

Solution: Always sign a contract with client and try to start working on project after getting advance payment.

5. The Client Who is Never Satisfied

Some clients complain and will never be satisfied, no matter what you offer.

Solution: Always be transparent with clients about services you are offering. and specified the number of revisions in your contract.

6. Client cancel the project

Sometimes client decide to stop or cancel the contract.

Solution: Cancelling the project is the client's decision. ask for the pending payments and start working on new project without wasting time. Always remember to take advance payment before starting the project.

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