When You Should NOT Use Freelancers | Ep. #559

<p>In episode #559, Eric and Neil explain when and why you should <em>not</em> hire freelancers. Tune in to hear how the allure of low-priced freelancers may end up costing your company more.</p> <p><strong>Time-Stamped Show Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>[00:27] Today’s Topic: <em>When You Should NOT Use Freelancers</em></li> <li>[00:36] When you are looking for someone to do paid ads or an involved marketing activity, ideally this will be a full-time hire that you work with directly.</li> <li>[01:01] Freelancers have a few clients at a time and cannot give you their full focus.</li> <li>[01:25] As you’re trying to scale, you’ll find they won’t move as quickly as they want.</li> <li>[02:06] Because you are paying for their time, try to use time-trackers like <a href="https://hubstaff.com/">HubStaff</a> that takes screenshots of what your freelancers are doing.</li> <li>[02:54] As you start growing, freelancers will sometimes take your trade secrets and use them with other clients.</li> <li>[03:40] Freelancers are cheaper than employees, but it may hurt you in the long run.</li> <li>[04:02] Is it cost or is it price that is important to you?</li> <li>[04:15] If you hire the least expensive freelancer, what will it cost your company when you don’t get results?</li> <li>[04:49] If price is more important, you will probably lose out and cost your company more.</li> <li>[05:03] A full-time person may cost more up front, but cost your company less in the end.</li> <li>[05:15] When starting out, use freelancers. When you are trying to scale and grow, it is wiser to use full-time employees.</li> <li>[05:39] That’s it for today!</li> <li>[05:41] Go to <a href= "http://www.singlegrain.com/giveaway">Singlegrain.com/Giveway</a> for a special edition of Crazy Egg, the heat mapping tool.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Leave some feedback:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>What should we talk about next?</strong> Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li><strong>Did you enjoy this episode?</strong> If so, please leave a short review