4 Templates every Freelancer should have

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4 Templates every Freelancer should have

• Bureaucracy is something few beginners consider
  when going into freelancing. However, handling
  different kinds of documents is a significant
  part of the job description, so you better be
  prepared. It might seem intimidating at first,
  but with the right system you can save yourself a
  lot of time. This is why many freelancers use
  templates. Proceed with caution, though!
  Templates are general documents which are not
  usable for every single situation. Nevertheless,
  they are extremely useful in the majority of
  cases here are the four templates that every
  freelancer should have in his arsenal

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1) Contract

• Contract templates can vary a lot and it is
  important to pick one that is suitable to your
  location and job type. Where you live and what
  you work are going to be defining for your
  contract. There are several aspects that every
  freelancer should address in his contract
  template though pricing, payment schedule,
  deadline, a kill fee and copyright. For a
  detailed breakdown on each of those aspects,
  check out one of our past articles
  http//www.freelancermap.com/freelancer-tips/7918-
  5-must-have-clauses-for-any-freelancer-contract

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2) Invoice

• Invoices, similarly to contracts, can differ a
  lot depending on what youre looking for. There
  are things every invoice should have though your
  company logo and contact details, for example. In
  addition, make sure you leave some space for the
  date and invoice number. Last but not least,
  dont forget the total amount due, the payment
  method and the deadline. Having a document with
  those important details ready and formatted will
  significantly speed up the process of writing
  invoices.

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3) Cold Email

• Cold emails are what you write to an employer out
  of the blue, a surprise application if you will.
  You dont want to have a template in its
  classical form, but you do want to have a couple
  of questions in front of you when you write a
  cold email. Imagine it like an instruction
  manual. How did you hear of the client? Have you
  identified a problem and what can you do to solve
  it? What is your relevant experience in the
  field? What should your potential client do next
  (call for action)?
• Modify that a bit, add some questions that are
  specific to your field and you should have the
  perfect cold email template. Instead of sitting
  20 minutes in front of the blank page, you now
  know exactly what to write.

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4) CV

• This next one might seem a bit weird, but yes,
  even your CV should be treated as a template.
  This is something people often disregard, however
  you shouldnt be sending the same version of your
  CV to every potential client. Tailor it to their
  needs. Think about what key qualifications are
  most important for the job or project that youre
  looking to land. Highlight the things youve done
  that are most relevant to what the employer is
  looking for. Also remove irrelevant information.
  That extra touch can often be the difference
  between being considered for a position or
  landing in the paper bin after a quick glance.

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