Perks of Hiring a Freelancer

There are approximately 200,000 freelancers currently in Singapore, and this number is forecasted to grow due to hiring challenges and the global economic slowdown.

There are approximately 200,000 freelancers currently in Singapore, and this number is forecasted to grow due to hiring challenges and the global economic slowdown. Freelancers are broadly defined as self-employed professionals who work independently with companies on a project basis. Typically, freelancers are more often found in the media and accounting circles as compared to other industries.

So whether you are a human resource professional representing a MNC or SME, hiring a freelancer does have its perks with minimal frills. Here are four reasons why hiring a freelancer for your next project will make sound business sense.

 
Budget Friendly
The most obvious benefit of hiring a freelancer is their competitive overall cost. Freelancers usually charge based on market rates for individual projects, which is more affordable than hiring a full-time employee or outsourcing the project to an agency. Additionally, engaging a freelancer gives you more bang for your buck as there is less miscellaneous overheads, and they do not require staff benefits.
 

Quality of Work
Freelancers are usually maestros or have at least, chalked up a few good years working in their field of expertise. Do not discount their freelance status for not being able to hold down a full time job, for most rely on freelancing as their secondary stream of income.

Quality of work is not only important for you but for freelancers themselves, as they rely heavily on completed projects to help build their repertoire and reputation. With both of these attributes in mind, rest assured that each project is done to the best of their abilities. Best of all, with no office politics or courtesy calls, freelancers are more generally more focus on ensuring the project is well done. 
 

Communication and Immediacy
When working with a freelancer, you have a direct line of communication with them, even outside office hours. Having the direct line of communication to the one who can and will make the changes needed, allows for the project to move along swiftly and with minimal delays. Building on the aforementioned point, being specialists in their field means they are able to deliver quality work efficiently. Coupled with the direct line of communication, it helps cut down a significant amount of time which can be better invested into the project.

Now compare that to engaging the services of an agency. Changes and discussions will involve meetings with different groups before anything can take flight, and this process takes on a substantial amount of time. Additionally, an agency would most likely be working on multiple portfolios at a time. Undivided attention on your project might not be possible.