One more for Monograph, blog post about Architectural Contracts. Related - 8 must‑haves in your freelance design contract While it won’t likely be a bulletproof contract, it gives a written record that can be invaluable down the line if there’s any dispute. Spell out the full scope of the project, the payment terms, and any expectations about turnaround times and feedback, and ask your client to sign off on the proposal to get started. Your proposals can also serve as a contract if you set them up correctly. It’s a good idea to have a lawyer at least review any contract you use, but something in writing will always be better than nothing. Bonsai has boilerplate contracts, proposals, and even invoices designed specifically for freelancers. There are boilerplate contracts out there that can be adapted to your business. If there’s only one thing from this article you do as a new freelancer, this should be it. Always have a contract in place before any work is done. But having those systems in place still makes you appear more professional and established. If there’s a big client or project you’re super excited about working on and they insist on a different system, it’s worth considering (assuming they seem like they’ll otherwise be easy to work with). Keep in mind that you have to stick to systems rigidly.
When talking with a new client, let them know that you have Bonsai or any other systems in place. From time and task management to invoices and taxes, Bonsai’s been developed especially to help freelancers. Software like Bonsai is a great all-in-one system to manage your freelance business. Instead, set up your preferred systems for things like invoicing, delivering work, getting feedback, communication, and anything else you can think of. Set up your preferred systems for things like invoicing, delivering work, getting feedback, and communication.
Related - 5 tips to unlock higher freelance design rates That means if your former salary worked out to $35/hour, you’ll need to set your rates closer to $70/hour if you want to end up making the same amount overall. There are a lot of things that are not “billable” to clients: marketing, accounting, discovery calls before being hired, etc.īecause of all those unbillable hours, your hourly rate needs to be high enough to compensate. You won’t be able to bill 40 hours per week unless you’re working 60-80 hours. That’s a huge mistake that many new freelancers make. It can be tempting to set your freelance rates around the same amount. So you were getting paid $35/hour at your old 9-to-5 job. Mistake #1: Setting rates that are too low Knowing what they are from the outset allows you to avoid them. There are a few common mistakes that new freelancers make. But design experience isn’t all you need to be successful as a freelancer. You’ve got enough design experience under your belt to feel comfortable taking on a variety of clients. You’ve decided to set out on your own and start freelancing.
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