4 Templates every Freelancer should have

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2. 4 Templates every Freelancer should have • Bureaucracy is something few beginners consider when going into freelancing. However, handling different kinds of documents is a significant part of the job description, so you better be prepared. It might seem intimidating at first, but with the right system you can save yourself a lot of time. This is why many freelancers use templates. Proceed with caution, though! Templates are general documents which are not usable for every single situation. Nevertheless, they are extremely useful in the majority of cases – here are the four templates that every freelancer should have in his arsenal:

4. 1) Contract • Contract templates can vary a lot and it is important to pick one that is suitable to your location and job type. Where you live and what you work are going to be defining for your contract. There are several aspects that every freelancer should address in his contract template though: pricing, payment schedule, deadline, a kill fee and copyright. For a detailed breakdown on each of those aspects, check out one of our past articles: http://www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips/7918-5-must-have-clauses-for-any-freelancer-contract

5. 2) Invoice • Invoices, similarly to contracts, can differ a lot depending on what you’re looking for. There are things every invoice should have though: your company logo and contact details, for example. In addition, make sure you leave some space for the date and invoice number. Last but not least, don’t forget the total amount due, the payment method and the deadline. Having a document with those important details ready and formatted will significantly speed up the process of writing invoices.

6. 3) Cold Email • Cold emails are what you write to an employer out of the blue, a surprise application if you will. You don’t want to have a template in its classical form, but you do want to have a couple of questions in front of you when you write a cold email. Imagine it like an instruction manual. How did you hear of the client? Have you identified a problem and what can you do to solve it? What is your relevant experience in the field? What should your potential client do next (call for action)? • Modify that a bit, add some questions that are specific to your field and you should have the perfect cold email template. Instead of sitting 20 minutes in front of the blank page, you now know exactly what to write.

7. 4) CV • This next one might seem a bit weird, but yes, even your CV should be treated as a template. This is something people often disregard, however you shouldn’t be sending the same version of your CV to every potential client. Tailor it to their needs. Think about what key qualifications are most important for the job or project that you’re looking to land. Highlight the things you’ve done that are most relevant to what the employer is looking for. Also remove irrelevant information. That extra touch can often be the difference between being considered for a position or landing in the paper bin after a quick glance.

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