If you want help with a short-term project, hiring a local freelancer may be a good choice. You can save money on employment benefits  and still have access to the kind of expertise you need. From simple data entry to large-scale projects requiring highly-specialized skills, the right freelancer can help you reach your goals and streamline your business. Companies typically hire freelance developers, programmers, designers and writers. Does your growing business need a freelancer?

Here are some tips to help you find great Trini Freelancers and make the right hire for your business.

Why hire a freelancer?

If you’ve never worked with freelancers before, it can be quite daunting and intimidating. Hiring a Freelancer from Trinidad and Tobago though, allows you to work with a professional that you can easily communicate with. The right freelancer for you will be an expert in his field but still likely cost less than hiring a full-time employee. Freelancers usually don’t need any training and can complete both short-term and long-term projects with quick turnaround times and maximum flexibility.

Get clear on your budget

Before you hire any freelancers, you need to double check your budget. Make sure to allocate enough funds to pay the freelancer fairly for their work.

If you’re not sure how much your project is worth, spend some time to research the average rate for the type of work you’re looking to have done. In Trinidad and Tobago freelancer’s rates can vary from $50 to $600 per hour.

Create a freelancer job description

Once you know how much you can afford to pay your freelancer, it’s important to now create a job description for the position you’re looking to fill. A freelancer job description should include a compelling summary of the project, a detailed list of duties and responsibilities, and the required skills for the position.

Your job description should outline:

  • Specific tasks you expect a freelancer to perform
  • Skills they’ll need to successfully complete the project
  • What hourly or flat rate you’re offering
  • A simplified description of your company

Find a good source of talent

One of the most difficult parts of hiring your first freelancer is finding a reliable source of talent to hire from. Good options include Fiverr and Upwork. But the prevailing issues with these international platforms are usually the cultural differences, high rates, and bad communication.

With Freelancer Trini however, we take the headache out of finding, vetting, and hiring local freelancers. We go through a rigorous vetting process to ensure that you only hire the best. Click here to check out the talented freelancers on our platform.