By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Whether you’re starting or developing your freelancer career, where do you build your client base?
Hopefully you’ll have one already, filled with clients that you’ve worked with over the course of your employed career. But if you’re moving industries or simply starting afresh, freelance platforms can be an extremely helpful tool.
We’ll be looking at what freelancer platforms are and a few of the best ones around right now. Read on for the full guide or use the navigation below to head straight to the section you want.
What is a freelance platform?
When should I use a freelance platform?
What should I be looking for in a freelancer platform?
The best freelancer platforms
What is a freelance platform?
A freelance platform lets you see jobs and projects available from companies, with the option to bid/pitch for the ones you want to go for. Depending on the site, they might provide the means to manage the project, facilitate communication and do invoicing.
When should I use a freelance platform?
If you’re savvy and organised, you could use it for regular work. If it has the functionality, it can be handy as a way of