Working remotely (and why it makes sense)
You really can work from anywhere — and even on your own terms! Just make sure all your advice doesn't come from a clickbait headline.
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Freelance FAQ: How do you work remotely?
You work remotely (and effectively), by having four things:
- A clear idea of what you should be doing, in terms of outcomes. “Get client outline of marketing project” or “Finish design for Kai”
- Time clearly blocked off for each project
- A working environment – be it a cafe, a coffee shop, a co-working space, or an office – where you can do focused work
- A means of communicating with the client with firmly established boundaries in terms of when you are and are not available
When you know the work you need to do, have time blocked off for the work, have a space to do the work in, and have a means of communicating with the client that isn’t a distraction, you’re in the perfect spot to work remotely.
In terms of telling clients you work remotely, I’ve never had an issue with this. I’ve been consulting for 5+ years and every single project has been remote. No one has balked.
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