Freelance Clients’ Green Flags to Look For

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While it’s important to look for red flags, it’s just as important to identify the types of clients you want to deal with as a freelancer.

Being able to identify the ideal client is a valuable skill that makes your job much easier, as you start working only with people who trust and respect you and your work.

Here are a few signs you found those clients:

• Provides a clear project scope
• Pays on time, every time
• Respects time and your boundaries
• Understands that your work requires skill and expertise
• Gives feedback in a constructive manner
• Sets realistic deadlines
• Treats you as equal

There you go. The next time you contact a potential client, make sure it matches some of these green flags and you’re set for a productive and, hopefully, long-lasting business relationship.

Inspired by a fellow creator, I decided to challenge myself to publish 100 short-form articles within January. This is article number 26.