Rules for Successful Client-Freelancer Working Relationships

Here’s an article I wrote for FreelanceSwitch last month.  I was getting increasingly frustrated with the way clients and companies treat the freelancer working relationship.  I felt it was necessary to put together a set of rules if you will, which hopefully some clients out there will read.  Here’s an excerpt:

So you’ve hired a freelancer to help you achieve your business goals. Now what?

It’s vitally important that you, as the client, do your part in fostering a positive working relationship with your contractor. Embarking on a new project can be overwhelming, especially if it involves technical aspects (such as web design). That’s why you’ve hired an expert!

But in order to make your project a success, you need to develop a solid working relationship, and be aware of some basic “rules” when working with a freelancer.

via Rules for Successful Client-Freelancer Working Relationships – FreelanceSwitch.