When To Say No To Freelance Projects

For hungry freelancers, it can be hard to turn work away. But in the long run, saying no to a project that’s a bad fit will make you a better freelancer. This article will help freelancers and consultants think critically about when to decline an opportunity or request and how to do so assertively but kindly. https://smashingmagazine.com/2021/01/say-no-freelance-projects/

Created 3y | Jan 22, 2021, 1:20:20 PM


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