For the past 10 years, there has been a 120% increase of the number of freelancers. In France, there are today 830,000 of us, that is 10% of the working class!* By 2020, it is anticipated that 40% of workers will be self-employed.
I will explain to you here why working with freelancers can benefit your company.
Flexibility & Responsive
- Can be quickly available.
- In some countries the hiring process can be heavy going and last several weeks. Call on a freelancer's services undoubtely shortens this process.
Price
In some countries - such as France -, the hiring process can be very costly in addition to onerous especially if short term contracts. With a freelance, there is no additional charge apart from the invoice.
Productivity & Expertise
As an expert in his or her field, you will spend less time managing a freelancer and added-value tasks will be handled better and more quickly than with a young employee.
In more hectic times, a freelancer allows you to even out your team's workload and hence, increase productivity: your employees are more available to accompany your clients, more fulfilled, the risk of errors diminishes which boosts your clients' satisfaction.
Responsible
You are dealing with someone running his or her own company with his or her own clients, handling his or her own accounting, communications, purchases, etc
I am therefore more aware of costs, timing issues and economics in general. Having worked in the event industry for many years, my sense of schedules compliance is more acute.
Implication
For any employee, clients' contentment is essential. It is even truer for freelancers who only live by their clients' satisfaction and loyalty. I will be attentive to your needs and observations.
Simplicity
No complicated administrative procedures. You just need to sign the contract and pay a monthly invoice the same way you do with any other contractors.
I'll take care of everything else!
Source of new ideas
Because of my status, I will bring you a fresh perspective, external and objective, source of new ideas!
An extended network
Benefit from the extensive network of your freelancer. He or She will help you find various skills and qualified contractors for your projects.
Because they work for several clients, freelancers have met numerous co-workers and partners and can introduce you to them!
Continuous learning
The Know-How of any freelancer is their vital wealth: they must and therefore do learn continually to perfect their skills.
In addition to broaden my skills with each job, I expand them in my personal time: I already have read a couple of technical books dealing with programming languages as well as UX design.
In short, flexibility, reactivity, administrative simplicity… So many reasons to work with a freelancer. Why not take the plunge now?
* Sources : Study Malt.fr