Title: The Importance of Open Communication

Hi again,

Yesterday we were talking about how to effectively
manage a team of freelancers, but can you guess what
one of the most common reasons that projects get delayed
or deadlines aren't met?

Lack of acknowledgement!

When a freelancer delivers work to you, always acknowledge
it. 

Make sure you let them know that you got it, and if you
won’t be reading or reviewing it immediately, make sure
they know that, too.

It’s also a good idea to give feedback on the work you
receive even if you don’t have any changes. 

Every freelancer appreciates that kind of communication
and believe it or not, it’s rare.

Finally, you should also let your freelancers know
that you (or someone you designate) can be available to
answer questions at their request. 

What you don’t want is freelancers who are second-guessing
themselves or you, feeling adrift because you haven’t
responded, or wondering what you think of their work.

While you don't want to spend too much time micro-managing
your freelancers, it's important that you open up a channel
of communication and that you stay available during projects.

If you want a structured system for this to make it easier
to manage, consider adding your team to a SLACK channel so
that you can communicate both individually and as a team. 

You can also set up a schedule so that your freelancers know
when you're available and when you're not. 
 In tomorrow’s email,  I’ll show you a few easy ways to manage
your freelancers using free online resources.

Until then,


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