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Four Types of Professionals That a Freelancer Might Consider Hiring

A freelancer is usually seen as someone that is hired by large corporations to get certain types of work done. From fixing computers to designing websites, a freelancer is a cost-effective way to help a business run smoothly. However, it’s also common for freelancers themselves to hire other freelancers and outsource services to keep their business running smoothly.

In this post, we’ll be looking at four types of professionals that a freelancer might consider hiring to help save time, money, and a lot of stress.

1. Website designers

A website is like your digital storefront: it represents you as a freelancer and contains valuable information as well as clean designs to help you be identified. Therefore, it’s important to hire the services of a website designer to give you the online presence you need to be a successful freelancer.

2. Virtual receptionist

Freelancers are typically too busy working on projects or with their clients, meaning they can’t really answer the phone. A virtual receptionist is a great employee to hire when you need someone to take calls and messages from potential clients.

3. Expert translators

Freelancers might require the services of a professional translator for a number of reasons. It could be to conduct business internationally, to translate products into another language, or even to reach a wider global audience.

4. Professional accountants

An accountant services many different purposes. From helping you manage your budget to calculating and submitting your tax documents, they can save you plenty of time and money when running your freelance business. Below, we’ve included an infographic about tax professionals and why America needs more of them.

Infographic: Northeastern University