{"id":2046,"date":"2021-01-28T09:39:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T09:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.useme.com\/en\/blog\/?p=2046"},"modified":"2024-04-26T11:39:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T11:39:17","slug":"freelancer-102-a-guide-for-building-a-strong-relationship-with-the-new-client","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/freelancer-102-a-guide-for-building-a-strong-relationship-with-the-new-client,231\/","title":{"rendered":"Freelancer 102: A guide for building a strong relationship with the new client"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/freelancer-102-a-guide-for-building-a-strong-relationship-with-the-new-client,231\/#Confirm_the_scope_of_the_work_and_the_rate_with_the_client\" >Confirm the scope of the work and the rate with the client<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/freelancer-102-a-guide-for-building-a-strong-relationship-with-the-new-client,231\/#Ask_the_clients_expectations\" >Ask the client&#8217;s expectations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/freelancer-102-a-guide-for-building-a-strong-relationship-with-the-new-client,231\/#Check_the_timing_for_receiving_the_remuneration\" >Check the timing for receiving the remuneration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/freelancer-102-a-guide-for-building-a-strong-relationship-with-the-new-client,231\/#Invite_the_client_to_your_project_management_tool\" >Invite the client to your project management tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/freelancer-102-a-guide-for-building-a-strong-relationship-with-the-new-client,231\/#Always_deliver_the_work_before_the_deadline\" >Always deliver the work before the deadline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/freelancer-102-a-guide-for-building-a-strong-relationship-with-the-new-client,231\/#Bonus_tip\" >Bonus tip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>It is good to meet a <strong>new freelance client<\/strong> and work on a <strong>new<\/strong> project. However, it takes some time to build a <strong>strong<\/strong> relationship with a new freelance client. Trust is built on time. A good relationship with a new freelance client benefits you in several ways. First, a <strong>higher<\/strong> chance of being recommended to other freelance clients. More than two-thirds of freelancers depend on client recommendations for the new freelance works. Second, have <strong>stable financial support.<\/strong> It always makes you feel more secure with stable financial support. Here is a guide on how to have a good relationship with the new freelance client.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirm_the_scope_of_the_work_and_the_rate_with_the_client\"><\/span>Confirm the scope of the work and the rate with the client<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to confirm the <strong>essential details<\/strong> with the new freelance client at the beginning. The <strong>scope of work<\/strong> and <strong>the rate<\/strong> are the essential things to know at the initial stages. For instance, the freelance graphic designer has to modify the work after a discussion with the client. He\/She may charge an <strong>additional fee<\/strong> for the extra modification. Freelancers may also charge an <strong>extra fee<\/strong> for <strong>emergency work.<\/strong> As you have to move other work and work extra hours for the emergence work. It is fine to discuss the details with the new freelance client. You will be considered as a <strong>detail-oriented<\/strong> freelancer by checking these details.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_the_clients_expectations\"><\/span>Ask the client&#8217;s expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Delivering the best work<\/strong> is the easiest way to gain trust from the new freelance client. You make a good impression with high-quality work. To deliver the perfect work, you need to know their exact <strong>expectations.<\/strong> What are their <strong>expectations<\/strong>\u00a0and the <strong>need<\/strong> for this freelance project? The freelance project may be simple work for the freelancer, but it causes a <strong>huge impact<\/strong> on the client&#8217;s business. You display the <strong>client-oriented side<\/strong> by asking about their needs and <strong>expectations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_timing_for_receiving_the_remuneration\"><\/span>Check the timing for receiving the remuneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The client may send a <strong>deposit<\/strong> at the beginning and send the rest of the remuneration after finishing the work. It is hard to find a <strong>perfect timing<\/strong> to send the remuneration. Especially when the work is almost finished but still needs some modifications. To make the whole process more <strong>straightforward,<\/strong> you can check the timing with the client. In useme, the process is simpler, and please click <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/secured-transaction-system-important-benefits-for-our-freelancers-and-employers,184\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invite_the_client_to_your_project_management_tool\"><\/span>Invite the client to your project management tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, clients feel concerned when they do not <strong>hear any update<\/strong> from freelancers. They feel worried if freelancers encounter some problems. Check the <strong>preferred way<\/strong> and the <strong>frequency<\/strong> to receive the update from you. A project management tool is a good way to stay connected with the client. There are several useful project management tools for freelancers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asana,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/software\/jira\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jira<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trello.<\/a> You can use several ways to show the process. If you would like to choose a project management tool, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/7-chosen-project-management-tools-during-working-with-freelancers,227\/\">here.<\/a> With a project management tool, the freelance client understands your working process without sending an extra message.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_deliver_the_work_before_the_deadline\"><\/span>Always deliver the work before the deadline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delivering your best work within the deadline is the best way to build trust. Nothing makes both of you happier than <strong>finishing everything early.<\/strong> You cross out one thing from the to-do list, and the client can work on their plan. Do not forget to show your <strong>appreciation<\/strong> after finishing the work. You make a perfect ending with this message, and the client has an excellent impression of you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_tip\"><\/span>Bonus tip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the project is too <strong>complicated,<\/strong> you can ask if the client wants to divide it into several milestones. Some projects are very complicated, and every small detail <strong>influences<\/strong> each other. You can check how the client would like to divide the work and the deadline for finishing each milestone. You feel less anxious about the complicated work and focus on each <strong>important milestone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trust comes from the details. The client will always return to the freelancer who makes the process straightforward. The freelance client understands the process by checking the project management tool. You understand the work&#8217;s exception and deliver the best work for your freelance client within the deadline. You build a <strong>good relationship<\/strong> with the new freelance client and ready for more freelance projects.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/secure-payment\/employer-choose\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-send-a-tax-invoice-in-simple-form-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-send-a-tax-invoice-in-simple-form-3.png 1200w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-send-a-tax-invoice-in-simple-form-3-980x327.png 980w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-send-a-tax-invoice-in-simple-form-3-480x160.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is good to meet a new freelance client and work on a new project. 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