All freelancers are talented. The productivity is outcome of freelancers’ talent. One of the most important factors used to scale quality of work is efficiency to handle it. As freelancers, we have to maximize our work ability to gain more client projects and earn money. Anyone can make flaws but as business we need to overcome it to get good outcome.
The following seven tips will help you to reduce mistakes and improve productivity in business:
1. Set Your Vision:
Prepare short and long term goals before you enter into freelancing career. Study your ability and create a vision. The vision you set is not only to fill the profile but also to follow that in daily work. This helps you to move to next level of freelancing. Few things may change in your plan because of uncertainty of freelance work but stick to the main goal.
2. Split Up Your Works:
When you are involved in bigger projects, the work and responsibilities are more. Many freelancers try to complete whole project at a stretch. Hence they get frustrated and end in dissatisfaction of work. It is must to divide a complex project into many tasks and sub tasks. Complete similar tasks subsequently which helps to reduce your burden. Freelancers’ job may vary depending on projects so create a work pattern based on projects you handle.
3. Use Online Tools:
You can use online tools based on your specialized area. Don’t just set your to-do list in your mind. Start working with it using online tools. For example, Freelance graphic designer can use Blender, ZBrush, etc as guideline tools which will minimize their work and amplifies quality. There is plenty of free software available on web to improve freelancers’ skills. Try to download, learn and use those during your leisure hours.
4. Rip Up Time:
Time management is the prime factor for all businesses. Schedule time for each of your task and follow it promptly. Maintain a notepad and specify the time allocated for project works and other works like meeting, checking e-mails, buying resources, spending time with family etc. It’s mandatory to complete a project within deadline. Have enough time for testing and reviewing your project work before submission. Spend more time for creating a work report. Thus it becomes easy for clients to understand your efficiency.
5. Love Your Job:
Many people work only to fill their wallet. They face difficulties like poor quality work, no projects; loss of clients, no reputation, and the list goes on. So be passionate towards your work. Give equal importance for small and big projects as reputation is most important in business than money. You can win clients only when you are trust able. Good quality work is the root cause of reliable relationship between service provider and clients.
6. Take Regular Breaks:
Working continuously may cause stress and other health issues. So it’s advisable to take a break when you are struck up with a work. Invigorate yourself by having a cup of coffee, or chatting with friends, relaxing, or taking a short walk. This will boost you to move with the project work. Don’t rush up with another project work immediately after completing one. Arrange for short, inexpensive tour with your family. You feel more relaxed and energized to take up a new work.
7. Measure Your Productivity Periodically:
Refer your past work experience and study the area of your strength and weakness. Make analysis of your past short term goals and check whether you have achieved it. If not, then find reasons for failures. Try to overcome those mistakes by setting an urgent to-do list. You can enhance your skills by reading business books, using internet, watching tutorial videos to win competition.
These are few bonus tips to enhance your productivity:
· Take adequate rest.
· Always work with positive attitude.
· Plan before you start a work.
· Give priority for important work first and later proceed with the rest.
· Monitor the time taken for each of your task.
· Check your emails regularly. Many clients may send a mail regarding work.
· Have a peaceful work environment around you.
· Have enough funds for your emergency. This will avoid stress or worries while you work.
· Update your portfolio based on work experience.