Practice Good Communication

Talk to your clients. Let them know ASAP when a project is getting out of scope, payment hasn't been made, you need some extra time, or whatever else they need to know. If you get anxiety before sending an email, step away for a little bit and come back to it. Having a peer look over it is a good way to see things you might have overlooked. Updates are appreciated. If you get an email you can't respond to immediately, you can take a second to send a quick response saying you'll get back to them when you have a little more time. Good communication helps in every aspect of life, and clients are no different. After a project is done, you can check back in to make sure if everything is running smoothly. It takes time to find the right words to explain things from your end, and you'll get better at that with experience. Just as long as you stay positive, understanding, and firm with your core values, you'll be just fine. At the end of the day, we're all human and we all operate a lot more smoothly when we know what's going on.

Context: So a little bit ago, I went full time freelance. It's been a ride full of lessons learned. On my instagram, I asked people for their diehard rules of the trade, and I compiled a list that should help people run their businesses a little more smoothly. If you have some design rules you live by, feel free to comment or message me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/darumacreative/