Freelance Tip: 3 Random Indicators of Professionalism Professionalism is the bedrock of attracting / keeping quality well-paying clients, and the image of professionalism is developed via numerous indicators. Here are three: 1. Constant Communication: Communication is the hallmark of a professional grade A operator. Lots of artists can draw and paint - very few however can communicate to put a client at ease, guide them through an inherently nebulous processes and complement their time constraints. Constant communication is even more important if things are going off-track, this means your client and you can adjust to an emerging situation together. 2. Professional Billing: Want to be paid on time? Having pro-grade billing is essential - make sure you run through your preferred trade credit (net15, net30, etc) BEFORE you engage with a client, and that you also understand their billing cycles. Your invoices should have all your payment details on it so it doesnt need to be a separate email. Youll also want to make sure you have alerts to chase for payment - dont let invoices go unpaid for more than a day outside the agreed terms before sending a friendly reminder. 3. Maximize Art Flexibility: Photoshop layers are your friend, preserve them as much as possible. Clients change their minds, its part of the game, so make sure you dont flatten layers unnecessarily and have to paint in/out details that could otherwise be switched on/off with a single click. This doesnt add any more time to your workload, but has significant benefits for your client. Let em know its part of the service - theyll appreciate the flexible nature of your work.
Posted on: Mon, 19 May 2014 00:53:46 +0000
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