Apr 27, 2020 07:05:09 AM by Firoozeh S
Apr 27, 2020 07:21:22 AM Edited Apr 27, 2020 07:28:52 AM by Will L
Firoozeh,
If you expect the projects you work on to require varying lengths of time, you should consider doing them under the hourly structure, which helps you avoid having to deal with client demands that increase without an increase in pay and also, under Upwork's rules, reduces your risk of client claims for refunds.
The only way a freelancer can absolutely assure payment under a fixed-price contract is to eventually win at arbitration. Upwork's payment protection system works very well for hourly projects, as long as you properly use the TimeTracker app. Just be sure not to start work on a project until Upwork confirms that the client's payment method has been approved.
When you agree to work on fixed price jobs -
a) be very specific on what your deliverables are for each milestone (and agree with the client what deliverables are not included in your proposal, if there is any chance of a misunderstanding)
b) frontload milestones (collect as much money as you can with early milestones rather than taking most of your income on the back end of the project)
c) don't start work on any milestone until Upwork's system shows 1) that milestone is fully funded by the client and 2) you have been paid in full for all previous milestones on the same project.
Good luck!
Apr 27, 2020 07:34:47 AM by Firoozeh S
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