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Tips for Building a Cohesive Remote Freelance Team

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​As everything gets more expensive, an increasing number of business owners are looking to cut costs by hiring remote freelancers. Whether you’re starting a new business or looking to expand your team, outsourcing work to freelancers can benefit your business in more ways than simple cost savings. For one, remote work models offer employers larger talent pools. Because you won’t have to restrict your recruiting efforts to a certain location, you can hire based on the skills and suitability of individual candidates.
 
This is your opportunity to build an incredible team of workers whose skills, abilities, and values mesh perfectly with your business—and with each other. The Refined Cowboy shares how to put together a freelance team that will take your business to the top!
 
Get Help with Recruitment
 
If you don’t have much hiring experience, consider working with a recruitment company to help find suitable candidates for your business. Look for companies that specialize in the roles you need filled. Using specialized recruiting agencies can save you countless hours in your search for the perfect candidates. You might even be able to land some very talented individuals who are not actively searching for work!
 
Establish an Efficient Collaboration System
 
Before you onboard your new team of freelancers, get set up with a communication and collaboration system that will enable everything to run smoothly. Many business owners are hesitant to onboard freelancers due to the logistics involved in managing people who are working from different time zones. But with the right tools, remote team collaboration can be very successful! There’s a good chance your team of freelancers will work even more productively than an in-house team of employees.
 
Take the time to find tools that will help your freelancers work together efficiently. Start by setting up some good project management software so you can oversee everything. Once you have this foundation in place, put together a suite of tools designed for web development, marketing, social media management, and anything else your team will be doing. If you’ll be working with designers and marketing professionals, look for a tool that lets you create a PDF from your image file so you can preserve the quality of your images and make them easier to email. All thumbs with this? Here's how you save a PDF on your Mac so you can prepare it to send.
 
Communicate Your Business Values Clearly
 
Your business values should be reflected in everything your company does, including your recruitment efforts. Make your values clear in your communications with new freelance hires. This will ensure you find freelancers who are a good fit while protecting the external appearance and reputation of your brand.
 
Find Candidates with Freelance Experience
 
As you comb through your freelance applicants, look for people who have experience working independently. BDC.ca suggests looking for freelancers on freelance job boards like 99Designs. Freelancers with profiles on these job platforms likely have some freelance experience under their belt, so they’ll be prepared to thrive in a remote work environment. Still, it’s important to be honest about your expectations. One of the benefits of hiring freelancers is that they require less hand-holding, so make sure you find people who can work on their own!
 
Let Go of Control
 
If you’re used to managing an in-house team, you may need to adjust your management style as you get accustomed to working with freelancers. Rather than working for you, your freelancers are working with you. As a result, you must be prepared to let go of some control over the way they work. Set reasonable expectations, but give your freelancers the freedom to work on their own terms. Avoid micromanaging or enforcing strict requirements. If you’ve hired the right people, they’ll get the job done on their own!
 
Freelancers can bring some significant benefits to your business. As long as you plan ahead and come prepared with the right tools, your freelancers will work together well, no matter where in the world they’re located. Start looking for your new team members today!
 
Are you looking for help with content creation? The Refined Cowboy can help. With experience across nearly dozens of industries, you can count on quality content that fits your specific brand needs. ​

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  • Content Services
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    • Fashion & Shopping >
      • Top 5 Basic Style Tips For Men
      • Joe Browns Costello Blazer Review
      • Remote Control Dad Dancing Shoes
      • Birthday 2016: An Understated Celebration
      • The Closure of Pylones Leeds
    • Film, TV & Radio >
      • Just a Minute
      • Game of Thrones Castle Heating
      • Transformers Damage Cost
      • The Future According To Film
      • Poor Eyesight Pictures
    • Food, Drink & Dining >
      • The Potting Shed Guiseley
      • Are You A Morning Coffee Addict
    • Health, Beauty & Wellbeing >
      • How Remote Working Moms Can Relieve Stress and Stay Healthy
      • Redefining Masculinity
      • 5 Quotes That Keep Me Going On A Daily Basis
    • History, Science & Technology >
      • Top 10 Facts On Mobile Phones
      • Superhero App Force
      • Trumps Golfing Days
      • 5 Quotes From Historic Figures That Changed My Life
      • 10 Facts Learned from Psychological Documents and Studies
    • Literature >
      • What happened to Yeoman Janice Rand
      • Ye Olde Star Wars Trilogy
    • Miscellaneous Articles >
      • Cost of Living in the UK
    • Music >
      • Shakespears Sister Stay
      • Pet Shop Boys The Pop Kids
      • T'Pau Monkey House
      • Pulp Disco 2000
      • Michael Boddicker Buckaroo Banzai End Theme
    • Travel >
      • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival
      • Courteous Drivers
    • Writing & Marketing >
      • The Workplace Email Structure
      • Tips for Building a Cohesive Remote Freelance Team
    • News Articles Archive >
      • My Afghanistan
      • Lockerbie Bombing
      • Haunted Mansion Plas Teg
      • Smoking Ban
      • Speeding Fines
      • Comic Relief Special
      • Recycling Scheme Interview
    • Lady Pussington's Journal