I hope you don’t need me anymore…
… And other reasons to hire a freelancer!
I love sharing with clients the great ways a freelancer can help their business to thrive. When a business is in an exciting growth phase, collaborating with a freelancer is a useful way to maximise efficiency with little risk. The flexibility it provides is the obvious answer, but we are in such uncertain times in business; in a whole range of industries. So how can a flexible freelance solution help support your business goals in the short and long term?
1: Flexibility
Hiring employees is not for the fainthearted! It requires a serious financial commitment, not to mention the mental load of ensuring you’re providing an environment that is nourishing, motivating and secure for their future. You need to be sure you have the clients and business to back it up long-term. However, if you work with a freelancer, you can be in control of the commitment. Whether you work on an hourly, daily or weekly rate or agree a fee on a project-by-project basis, you know there is a finite financial commitment and you’ll get the work done that is required right now. And, once you’ve found that person that just gets it. That flexibility being switched on whenever and wherever becomes invaluable.
2: Experience
Nobody hops into freelancing as the very first port of call. Many in this position have worked in a number of roles and spotted a gap in the market to provide their services ad-hoc. This means the experience they gained as an internal employee now looking from the outside in, is rather unique. Whether it’s a long career as an employee or manager, or they’ve freelanced for decades, that experience counts for a lot and can be applied to or drawn upon whenever the occasion calls.
3: Reliability
If I don’t do the work, I don’t get paid. It’s as easy as that. Ever had an employee who doesn’t always pull their weight? Freelancers don’t have that luxury. So, whilst we may not be in the same office, even the same continent, you can be sure the work will be completed on time and to the highest possible standard. After all, this is not only your reputation on the line, but mine as a freelancer. I want to do great work for you, so my business grows too.
4: Industry Knowledge
Most freelancers work in a variety of industries. At E D Creative, I’ve had the pleasure of working with and for teams in radio, retail, marketing, film, eLearning and advertising so whilst I have kept within my skillset in all industries, I have been able to appreciate all elements that make it work and make it a success. This unbiased, untethered viewpoint enables a freelancer to have unique insight and understanding of what works and what doesn’t. You never know what this experience may bring to your business and the ways you can benefit from it.
5: Grow At Your Pace
Everyone says they want their business to grow. But how fast, and how much? We all have different views on what success means to us and how we want to get there. The flexibility you get from working with a freelance writer, project manager or producer enables you to ebb and flow with your business. Sink into the daily ups and downs and create sustainable business growth that you can easily manage, monitor and maintain.
6: Networking
Freelancers don’t like to have all their eggs in one basket! This means a successful freelancer will likely work with a whole host of businesses in different industries and of different sizes for different means. With a breadth of business professionals at their fingertips, who knows who they would help you connect with to enrich your business relationships even further?
7: What comes next…
So, if you need reliable, experienced professionals building your business alongside you, a freelancer offers just that. Whenever, wherever and however you need it. Arm in arm, side by side, picking up the pieces when things don’t go to plan, and bringing out the celebratory biscuits when they do. Freelancers aren’t an external conduit for production. Freelancers are an integral force of motivation and productivity to take you to the next level.
After all, your business is my business. If your business is growing and needs flexible support, that is exactly what I’m in the business of! Helping your business to thrive is in the very nature of E D Creative.
So when I say I hope you don’t need me anymore, that’s not to say I love to say goodbye! It’s because when it’s time for your business to grow the workforce, that means the work we have done has been successful. The projects created have worked. The growth has continued. The need for commitment, time and internal management beyond freelance support has arrived and it’s time for your business to grow even further! It doesn’t have to be the end of our relationship completely (hello, heartbreak), but it’s time for an evolution and a positive approach to how the work completed so far has got you to the next level. Let’s continue working together by focusing on the next goal you want to achieve. This is just the beginning.
Ready to create sustainable business growth with flexible freelance support? Get in touch!
