Hiring your first freelancer: a checklist
From the brief to the first invoice, everything you need to get right the first time.
Hiring a freelancer for the first time feels risky. This checklist keeps it simple.
- Write a one-page brief with a budget range.
- Shortlist three profiles with reviews on similar work.
- Book a 20-minute call with each.
- Start with a small paid task.
- Agree on milestones and pay through the marketplace, so your payment is protected.
