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Community User · 19d ago

Freelancers, where do you find high quality clients?? 🥲 I keep attracting cheapskates, late payers, complainers... the kind that expects 10x the value for 1/10th of the price. Every project wears me down, and I’m getting so tired of getting these BAD QUALITY CLIENTS! I just want clients who pay on time, are clear with what they want, and treat me with basic respect. Do you have tips on where or how to get better clients? Or do I need to change how I present myself?

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Jason Jun Jin · 17 Jun 2025

Freelancers, how do you deal with those last-minute “urgent” project requests where the client wants everything done ASAP but refuses to pay a rush fee? I’m already juggling other projects, and while I can say no or offer alternatives, I always end up feeling guilty especially if it’s a small business just starting out. I know how tough it is when you’ve got a tight budget, but still… my time isn’t free. Anyone else face this struggle? How do you set boundaries without feeling like the bad guy?

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Kitty Alyssa · 10 Jun 2025

Hi I am a certified yoga, mat pilates instructor. I am looking to do freelance or subbing for coaches that are away from 14 June to 6 July 2025 . Anyone has any leads let me know. TIA

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Community User · 22 May 2025

I have huge new respect for freelancers. The last few weeks have been the most anxious of my life. I helped someone through a referral, but she kept asking for more work without clear payment. She acted like it was a favor, not a job. When I finally asked to be paid right, she got mad and dropped me. It was super stressful and not worth the money. I’m thankful it’s over. Idk how you guys handle it everyday

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Mahathir · 19 May 2025

I’ve worked with this client on 5 projects already, but the issue is they always pay me late though they eventually do pay. I’m at the point where I don’t want to take that risk anymore, but I also don’t want to offend them or burn any bridges. The tricky part is that they know my schedule because I make it public, so it feels awkward to say no without sounding like I'm just too busy. How do I politely reject their job offer now?

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Community User · 9 May 2025

I just graduated from uni and quickly realised... the 9-6 lifestyle really isn’t for me. I enjoy the flexibility and non-commitment that comes with part-time jobs. But lately I’ve been wondering — is it realistic to survive on part-time income in Singapore? Like how many part-time gigs would I actually need to take on to match the salary of a full-time job here? Anyone doing this successfully? Would love to hear how you make it work and still pay the bills!

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M. Gerard · 2 May 2025

As a freelancer, I’ve been wondering how many mistakes or revisions I should fix without charging clients for amendments. I’m all about delivering quality work, but sometimes it feels like clients start expecting more and more without paying for it. I want to make sure they’re happy, but at the same time, I’ve got to value my time. How do you handle this balance? How many revisions are reasonable to do for free before charging them?

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Fred · 22 Apr 2025

I've got this one client who’s been great to work with overall, but there’s a recurring issue with late payments. I’ve already sent multiple reminders, but it seems like they always push back the due date. I don’t want to come off as too pushy because we’ve worked together for a while, but at the same time, I’ve got bills to pay too! Have any freelancers here experienced this? How do you chase payments effectively without burning bridges?

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e.m.z · 11 Apr 2025

Freelancing is already tough, but retaining clients? Even tougher. Some disappear after one project, while others keep coming back. I want more of the latter. Should I be offering discounts, free revisions, or maybe small perks like priority service? I don’t want to undervalue my work, but I also want clients to feel they’re getting value. What actually works to keep clients loyal without making myself a charity?

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Trisha · 7 Apr 2025

have you ever thought about setting up a proper business entity? Is it really worth the hassle? I’ve been freelancing for a while, but I’m wondering if registering a sole proprietorship or even an LLC would give me more credibility—or just more paperwork. What are the costs involved, and does it actually help land better clients? Anyone who’s done this, was it a game-changer or just an extra expense?