Today, hiring a freelancer to get a job done is becoming the norm with more and more business finding that it can keep their costs down while getting professional expert help.

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You have a wide choice of options, whether it is a writer, translator, virtual assistant, logos or a programmer there is no shortage of skills that any business could want or need. Finding the right online marketplace to hire your freelancer is the key, the most popular and reliable today is Fiverr. They simplify the hiring process and have over 100,000 freelance services to choose from who can get the job done within 24 hours. Plus you can get gigs extremely cheap, going as low as $5.

Referred to as the ‘gig economy’, it is set to surpass the tradition job economy in the U.S, according to CNBC. Those taking advantage of the gig economy finds that it minimizes the risk of a long term commitment when it comes to personnel for jobs that only need doing a couple of times a year.

What’s the real story?

How do you know when to hire a freelancer or an in-house?

This could be for a freelance translator to update your app or a programmer to revamp your website. However, this would not work if you need a translator to communicate with your customers regularly, then you would need them to be a regular part of your team. For day to day operations that require sales or support think twice before seeking outside help. Also it can be a bad move if you are attempting to build a culture this is when a dedicated in-house staff member will benefit you more.

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You get what you pay for, so after considering qualifications and the freelancer’s credibility then consider the price that you are willing to pay. You may indeed find freelancers who are willing to work at a lower rate but if you are looking for a high caliber freelancer expect to get what you pay for.

Now, when you create a post for the job, there are a few considerations that you will need to take into account.

• Make sure you have a project plan that includes a roadmap as well as your budget for the project. This will give the freelancer an understanding of exactly what is required of them and having a budget you will know beforehand how much you can pay them.

• Be specific in your description of what has required whether it is a new logo that needs updating, your letterhead or content.

• Using a marketplace like Fiverr, you will be able to post your advertisement easily as it is user-friendly. Plus, you can compare and evaluate a list of freelancers that you are looking for.

Bottom Line?

Hiring freelancers is a great way to hire a professional to do the job, it not only saves you money and is more cost effective but you can get the work done in a relatively short amount of time.