{"id":5205,"date":"2025-08-06T14:45:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/?p=5205"},"modified":"2025-10-17T12:23:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T10:23:51","slug":"case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborating with freelancers from a small business perspective | Case study Ciekawostki Historyczne"},"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\/case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne\/#The_challenge_too_much_paperwork_and_chaos\" >The challenge: too much paperwork and chaos<\/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\/case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne\/#The_solution_Useme_and_automation\" >The solution: Useme and automation<\/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\/case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne\/#The_Results_more_time_for_growth_and_better_cooperation\" >The Results: more time for growth and better cooperation<\/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\/case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne\/#Useme_makes_working_with_freelancers_easy\" >Useme makes working with freelancers easy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The editorial team collaborates with freelancers \u2013 writers, editors, and graphic designers \u2013 who create unique content for history fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_challenge_too_much_paperwork_and_chaos\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenge: too much paperwork and chaos<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before they started working with Useme, managing payments for freelancers was a real challenge. Every contract meant lots of paperwork. They had to send invoices, scan documents, fill out forms, and enter everything into the accounting system by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process took time, and it was easy to make mistakes. They had to mail invoices, remind people about deadlines, fix missing signatures, and resend documents. The team lost hours on bureaucracy, and accounting was overloaded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Editor-in-Chief Pawe\u0142 Czarnecki says:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We sent invoices by mail. Freelancers had to sign them and send them back. We kept reminding them about deadlines. Someone always forgot something, so we had to send the papers again. It was a mess<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_solution_Useme_and_automation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution: Useme and automation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A breakthrough came when one of their team members told them about Useme. After a short test period, <a href=\"https:\/\/ciekawostkihistoryczne.pl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ciekawostki Historyczne<\/a> decided to move all freelancer payments to the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what made the difference for them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automated paperwork. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme took care of all documents and payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easy to use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both the team and freelancers found Useme fast and straightforward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saves time and money. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payments became cheaper, and accounting was less busy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dedicated support.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A Useme account manager helped with any questions and responded quickly to the team\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Pawe\u0142 Czarnecki says:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get through the first deal, everything else is easy.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5206\" src=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collaborating-with-freelancers-from-a-small-business-perspective-case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2112\" height=\"1118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collaborating-with-freelancers-from-a-small-business-perspective-case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne.png 2112w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collaborating-with-freelancers-from-a-small-business-perspective-case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne-1280x678.png 1280w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collaborating-with-freelancers-from-a-small-business-perspective-case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne-980x519.png 980w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/collaborating-with-freelancers-from-a-small-business-perspective-case-study-ciekawostki-historyczne-480x254.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2112px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Results_more_time_for_growth_and_better_cooperation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Results: more time for growth and better cooperation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to Useme, the team could focus on what matters \u2013 creating great content. The main benefits they saw:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No more paperwork. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything happens online. No printing or sending documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Freelancers are more independent. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They manage their deadlines and payments, so they are more responsible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lower costs.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Useme is cheaper than traditional contracts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quick support.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you need to fix or cancel a contract, help is fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Pawe\u0142 Czarnecki says:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform is so simple and intuitive that even new freelancers have no trouble using it.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-263005119698\" style=\"max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; width: 2112px; height: 603.25px;\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"263005119698\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKR8eei8nwVTkj1ldMxLvmCjYYnUozMM0A63IKcBE6r5tvqQMP6Sm2ZPX6l7s3Dw2wO7mdXj2M8gFmxd38jrTFSIjJOYIKcJekwGw0IHJnPjtn0kg5gjEBiWW99rY0jYI7mcoMdHPAlY2Sj%2FQ%2FyBLP1xa6MuJiSrYLZHW5dG2kuZw1Jge1nAO5OU2YO9bMX7jo%3D&amp;webInteractiveContentId=263005119698&amp;portalId=27198211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill;\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/27198211\/interactive-263005119698.png\" alt=\"2025-08_baner CTA_BLOG_CaseStudy_Ciekawostki historyczne_EN\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useme_makes_working_with_freelancers_easy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Useme makes working with freelancers easy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ciekawostki Historyczne handles all freelancer payments through Useme. This saves time, cuts costs, and makes the team and freelancers happier. It is proof that modern tools can make your daily work easier, even in a small, dynamic team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/for-employer\/\"><i>Visit Useme and see how you can simplify your paperwork too!<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ciekawostki Historyczne is the most popular online history magazine in Poland. Since 2010, it has won readers&#8217; hearts and earned top awards for quality. Today, lubimyczyta\u0107.pl owns the portal. 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