We have previously written on 5 Ways Small Business Can Save Money on Energy and wanted to continue on that path. As bookkeeping experts, we know all sorts of tips to save money. One of the best is how freelancers save your small business money.
1. The Benefits of Freelancers
In short, freelancers are experts in their respective fields and sell their services to businesses on a contract basis. They can be hired permanently, temporarily, full time, part time, or on any other number of factors. Best of all, you get to negotiate with them for what services will be provided, how many hours will be worked, and what the final bill will be for services delivered. In this way, you save money by not spending more than what you need for a particular service.
2. Don’t Freelancers Cost More?
Freelancers may charge you by project, for a certain service delivered on a regular basis, by the hour, or even another method of your or their own choosing. Be sure to get quotes for services when researching freelancers, whether it be a general quote or to the penny. For example, say you need a new website with lots of features. A freelance web designer may give you a minimum to maximum quote, as some features may be problematic. However, all freelancers should have a solid hourly quote for certain work. In fact, we have found that freelancers chart an average of $28 per hour for their services according to Zippia.
“As of 2022, there were over 70 million freelancers of all kinds in the United States.” Source: Zippia
3. What Kind of Freelancers Can Save My Business Money?
Your small business may not be able to perform all essential tasks in house. Or worse yet, you may have essential tasks that are falling to the wayside. This is when you can consider a freelancer for work such as:
- Website building, updates, audits, and related.
- Content creation from blogs to printed materials. DO NOT USE AI as it makes your business look unexperienced.
- Graphic design as advanced designs do not come easy to amateurs.
- Marketing freelancers with experience in your industry, as they can deliver more bang for your buck.
- And of course, bookkeepers and accountants. We save your business money by providing accurate financial data, detecting any anomalies, and providing timely tax records.
4. Use Your Freelancer Wisely
We have found that many freelancers offer more than one service. For example, our web design company, MPP Freelance, does all of our web design, graphic design, and content creation. As a result, we are able to deal with just one business for all these needs, and negotiate a lower rate since we purchase all services. Be sure to look for this type of deal when looking for freelancers.
5. Where Can I Find a Freelancer?
Many websites such as Fiverr and Upwork specialize in connecting freelancers with businesses who need them. You can search by specialty, location, price, and other criteria. We also recommend conducting a local search for freelancers in your area. Ask for a meeting in person. We have found that there is something different about meeting a freelancer, looking them in the eye, and shaking their hand. You may also ask colleagues, friends, and other trusted sources for freelancer recommendations.
How Small Business Can Save Money in Houston
Finally, do you need accounting and bookkeeping services in Houston? Contact us today for a professional to help with taxes, payroll, accounting, and many other ways to save your business time and money.
