Lucky31:
Please who knows how to transcribe audios here? Foreign accent? I can send you a 10-minute file. I will pay you N1k for the 10 minutes. I work on Freelancer and I have a lot of work now. Instead of subcontracting to other foreigners, I decided to bring it here.

I know it's hard to trust people, but I won't allow you work for me and not pay. I have a few files to be transcribed by tonight.

WhatsApp on my signature.

demo4ril97:
This thread subtracted 6-hours+ of my time, well am really greatful for all who contributed till this stage.

Courtesy: victor101, G12, fxbot, stagger. God bless you all.
EmmyK na worldwide you dey?, I don dey suspect your move for NL o!. #lol.

Emmyk:

Emmyk:

3RNEST:
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Help me na my Upwork account

joe4866:

Hello bro.. I'm having problems approving my Upwork account, how did you do yours? Can you help out?

koonbey:
If you are in the writing niche, they have been refusing to approve profiles of recent due to "insufficient job opportunities". You could try to register in another niche and then change it after being approved. Confirm from Victor101 of this will work sha, na just idea.

joe4866:
Thanks man, they've approved the account now.. What techniques do you use to secure a project.

koonbey:
Nice, how did you hoabout it? For the projects..what niche did you get the account approved in?

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stagger:


Matthew chapter 13 verse 10 - 15

10 And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?”

11 He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.

12 For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

13 Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.

14 And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says:

‘Hearing you will hear and shall not understand,
And seeing you will see and not perceive;

15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull.
Their ears are hard of hearing,
And their eyes they have closed,
Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears,
Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn,
So that I should[a] heal them.’

16 [b]But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear;

17 for assuredly, I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.


The words of Jesus Christ Himself. Treasure is only revealed to those who have eyes that see, ears that hear and brains that understand!

victor101:



HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS. HOPE I MET YOU ALL WELL? I THOUGHT I'D SHARE THIS HERE.


How to Manage Client Expectations

Freedom and flexibility of freelancing comes with the responsibility of managing expectations with many clients, who often differ in what they’re asking for, or expecting during a project.

Thus, it’s not surprising that often freelancers dealing with an upset client come looking for help. However, it is never late to turn the situation around and positive feedback from a grateful customer who had been frustrated and disappointed only a few days before is worth a lot. Here are a few common tips that we have heard from experienced freelancers when it comes to setting, managing and updating expectations with a client:

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Always make sure you clearly understand the assignment, scope, deadlines and client’s expectations before you accept an offer. Ask questions, discuss and document all the terms and milestones. Consider everything that could wrong on a project and do your best to prevent it. Suggest breaking a fixed price contract into smaller, more manageable milestones or talk to your client about the weekly limit and allowing Manual Time on an hourly contract should you need it. Many experienced freelancers especially in the “Writing/Translation” and “Design” categories always make sure to specify the number of revisions they are able to offer. As A GURU. likes to say: “underpromise and overdeliver.”

Communicate, communicate, communicate.
Among the most common client complaints we receive is freelancers going unresponsive or missing, so we can’t stress enough how important it is to communicate often and professionally. If the client expressed their concerns with what’s being delivered, ask clarifying questions, listen carefully to what they have to say and propose possible solutions.

Don’t be pushed around
It’s very important to be able to take responsibility and improve your service when you didn’t deliver as well as expected. However, it doesn’t mean that you need to put up with unreasonable demands, endless revisions and groundless refund or discount requests. Politely, yet firmly, explain to the client that you have done what was asked of you, and will be able to make changes but at your posted rate and within a certain time frame.

Have you had projects that you lost sleep over? How did you handle them? Did you manage to turn an unhappy client into a long-term loyal customer? Please, share your experience and tips.

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tonyx4x44:
After one week and 2 five dollar jobs, just got my first real job for $50.

Thanks to all the posters on this thread for una information. You guys are enroute to changing my life. This could be quite big.

Word of advice for newbies like me. No do follow follow. Find something you are good at, or learn something. Learn how to package it and how to package yourself. Then sell it.

Adios.

... Off to work... I need to buy a home suitcase, suit and tie o this room is my new office.

victor101:


Congrats tonyx4x44 , I enjoin everyone to strive for perfection. You can only succeed when you choose to!

tonyx4x44:
Una don help me well for this thread, make I contribute.

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joe4866:
Thanks man, they've approved the account now.. What techniques do you use to secure a project.

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papaking1:

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Areaboyfriend:
I have been struggling with my upwork account approval. I have tried registering severally with Nigerian IP. But I keep getting rejected. Please help me. Victor101 et al.

sirOrubebe:
I'm having same issues...

Areaboyfriend:

I register with a Canadian address, in a different niche. And it worked.

justi4jesu:
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