Poll: Which of these is the most challenging for you as a freelancer? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Which of these is the most challenging for you as a freelancer?".
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| | | neilmac Spain Local time: 04:39 Spanish to English + ... Business side | Oct 21, 2023 |
That's a no-brainer for me (because I have no brain for admin tasks and find them a real slog). | | | Challenging? | Oct 21, 2023 |
They are all part of a freelancer’s life. If I have to name one, I’d risk saying “acquiring new technical skills”. For the others, I haven’t been seeking new clients for a while so I don't know if now is harder than before. I’m quite happy with the bunch of customers I have: interesting projects paid at my rates and on my conditions. Usually, clients come to me through word of mouth (referrals from colleagues and clients = networking), Proz, ATA, TC and my website. I have been transl... See more They are all part of a freelancer’s life. If I have to name one, I’d risk saying “acquiring new technical skills”. For the others, I haven’t been seeking new clients for a while so I don't know if now is harder than before. I’m quite happy with the bunch of customers I have: interesting projects paid at my rates and on my conditions. Usually, clients come to me through word of mouth (referrals from colleagues and clients = networking), Proz, ATA, TC and my website. I have been translating for such a long time that managing the business side of things is not a problem and even something a like doing (above all, invoicing!). At my age, the freelancer lifestyle suits me fine… ▲ Collapse | | | Kay Denney France Local time: 04:39 French to English
Finding new clients is a challenge for me right now, because my biggest client may just evaporate in the very near future. Admin was a huge challenge for me at first and I still hate billing, but it's now just something I have to bribe myself to do with a bar of chocolate. While I'm always interested in learning more about my specialist subjects, I really don't feel like learning new techniques or software. If I can keep working at least until I reach retirement that'll suit me fine... See more Finding new clients is a challenge for me right now, because my biggest client may just evaporate in the very near future. Admin was a huge challenge for me at first and I still hate billing, but it's now just something I have to bribe myself to do with a bar of chocolate. While I'm always interested in learning more about my specialist subjects, I really don't feel like learning new techniques or software. If I can keep working at least until I reach retirement that'll suit me fine. ▲ Collapse | | | To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator: You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request » Poll: Which of these is the most challenging for you as a freelancer? Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
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