How to Start a New Contract on Odesk
Odesk is one of the main platforms where clients meet writers and business transactions take place over services provided. What makes Odesk unique is the fact that everyone can apply for a job and has a shot at getting it. There are a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration though and a fair amount of time and effort need to be put in.
It is always wise to offer a low hourly rate when one starts off to stand a higher chance at winning a job. Once a user’s feedback and reputation has grown, the rate can be increased and more demanding, high profile clients can be sought.
Jumping the gun and aiming for the top right away is tactic that rarely pays off. However, once a contract has been earned and the details sorted, the matter of upholding the contract and executing become extremely important.
So how does one start a new contract?
Instructions
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The first step is to win to the contract or award it. If the client offers you a contract it means your bid has won the particular job. However, if you are the client and you have awarded a contract to a writer, agency or contractor then your job is pretty much done apart from controlling the process and keeping an open line of communication.
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It is important to work efficiently and make the best use of time. In order to fulfill the contract requirements in a timely manner ensure that you minimize any distractions and socialising during work hours. Ensure that work time is restricted to work but keep time to relax and refresh yourself.
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Ensure that there are milestones and deadlines in place in order to gauge how far behind or ahead of schedule the task is. Keep long term objectives but short term goals. Have daily, weekly and monthly assessments of how the contract is progressing.
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Keep open lines of communication with your client or the writers. Always make sure that the flow of information is open and do not hesitate to share new information or request certain changes. Be open to feedback and criticism because at the end of the day it bodes well for both parties.
