The Freelance Economy for Companies Part 1 How to Hire – Upwork Edition

Welcome to the Freelance Economy! This introduction video sets up the course.

Introduction to Part 1 for Companies. How to Hire Freelancers.

Learn the basics of Upwork and how the hiring process works.

Find out all the categories that you can hire in Upwork.

Plan your hiring efforts and develop a strategy before you get started.

There are terms of service to using Upwork that you need to know. In this video, we go over the small print.

Learn the tax implications of hiring freelancers and when Upwork payroll services might be an option.

Walkthrough how to open your Upwork hiring account.

Learn about account settings in your Upwork account.

Walk through the Upwork dashboard and learn the features of your new account.

Best practices for writing your first job post in Upwork. How to write to attract the best talent for your job.

Walkthrough how to post your first job in Upwork.

Learn how to search for freelancers for your job.

We'll walk through the process of evaluating cover letters and the information submitted by freelancers for your job. Learn key information to look for and how to read between the lines.

Learn best practices for interviewing remotely and how to choose the best freelancer for your job.

Learn how to hire your freelancer through the Upwork system, from sending an offer to starting the project.

You'll want to on-board your freelancer just like an employee. Get best practices for starting out on the right foot.

Get tips and tricks for managing your new freelancer and your job in Upwork.

Kim shows her favorite tool for managing multiple jobs and freelancers. Great tips to manage effectively.

Your job is over and it's time to pay your freelancer. Learn how to pay for hourly and fixed price jobs.