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Hey freelancers, if you're ready to get paid what you deserve, when you deserve it, then
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stick around because we're about to share exactly how to get paid as a freelancer
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Hey guys, it's Chris here with Melo.co, where freelancers come to level up their business
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And today, I'm going to show you exactly how you can get paid as a freelancer
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But before we jump into that, remember to subscribe to this channel for more freelancing
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videos every week. And remember, we're giving away $1,000 to one of you who comments with a great idea
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for our next video. Okay, getting paid as a freelancer, sometimes it's not as simple as it should be
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I mean, you've done the work, your client's happy, what's the holdup
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And what are the best tools for accepting payments as a freelancer
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I'm going to answer both of those questions and lots more. Let's start with the best tools for getting paid
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And sometimes, if you've got the right tools and systems in place, getting paid takes care
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of itself. Here are three fantastic tools we know of for getting paid as a freelancer
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We'll be sure to put the link to each of these tools in the description of this video
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The first one is Hectic. Hectic is an all-in-one platform for managing your freelance business
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In addition to helping with proposals, contracts, client management, and lots more, Hectic can
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also help you get paid as a freelancer. That's because their invoicing tool lets you quickly create and send invoices in any currency
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And then you can schedule automatic email reminders for clients who forget to pay
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Next up is Bonsai. Bonsai helps you get paid for your freelance work in a few unique ways
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Most importantly, they've got a robust invoicing tool that also lets you create invoices and
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schedule reminders. But Bonsai also allows you to automatically add a late fee if your clients don't pay on time
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A late fee can be a great way to motivate your client to pay their invoices
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And with Bonsai, it's built right in. Finally, you can try using FreshBooks as a way to get paid as a freelancer
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FreshBooks helps you get paid up to two times faster by integrating your invoicing directly
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with your payment system. Clients can pay through FreshBooks payments, Stripe, PayPal, and more
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And there's no hidden fees to eat up your revenue. Now that you've got a few tools you can use to get paid as a freelancer, let's talk about
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some tricks and tips you can use to ensure your clients always pay on time
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First, collect your payments up front. Whether you request a partial or full payment, collecting before you begin your freelance
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work is a critical step in getting paid. Clients who want to move their project forward will pay to avoid delays
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We know getting paid up front can be a little intimidating depending on how long you've
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been freelancing, but it's not really that uncommon. Many experienced freelancers ask for up front payment
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If your client is hesitating to pay you for freelance work before it's completed, compromise
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by collecting a deposit or a partial payment. Next, focus on booking clients who are accustomed to paying for freelance work
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When searching for new clients, ask them if they've worked with freelancers in the past
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If they have, you can be assured they're used to paying freelancers, which is a different
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process from paying employees. If not, ask them how they feel about following your payment requirements, such as paying
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up front, paying with a credit card, or whatever else you deem necessary
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To ensure you'll get paid for your work, you might want to consider going through a marketplace
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like Upwork or Fiverr. We'll link to our video about getting jobs on Upwork on screen now and in the video description
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You'll also want to make sure your invoices are clear and professional
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While your client is often the one paying the invoice directly, sometimes bigger companies
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simply forward invoices to an account's payable department. In order to speed up your payment, make sure you've asked your client exactly what information
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they need on each invoice. We'll also link to our in-depth guide showing you exactly how to write an invoice in the
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description of this video. Finally, make sure you follow up frequently. Usually, when a client hasn't paid you, it's not because they're trying to get work for
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free or trick you out of your payment. Most often, they've just forgotten
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Your clients are busy, and while there's no excuse for not paying your bill, it's important
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to give them the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes a simple follow-up reminder will solve the problem, and you'll be paid right away
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Remember, you can also use one of the tools we mentioned previously in this video to alternate
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your follow-up process. And that's it! A few of our best tools and tips for getting paid as a freelancer
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Just like anything, when running a freelance business, mastering how to get paid takes
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time, testing, patience, and dedication. Try not to get frustrated if your clients don't pay as quickly as you'd like, and do
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your best to employ some of the tools and strategies we've shared with you today
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We're sure you'll see results quickly. For now, I'm Chris with Millo.co
