Finding Clients and Getting Paid

The Goal

By the end of this chapter you will have a written offer with a price, a plan to reach your first paying clients, and a safe way to get paid — locally and from abroad. You will know the most common traps in online work and how to avoid them, and what tax registration means for you.

Understand: the offer

An offer turns your service into something a client can say yes to. It fits on one page or in one WhatsApp message and answers five questions:

1. What do you get? Exactly what is included.
2. What is not included? So there are no surprises.
3. How long does it take?
4. What does it cost, and how do I pay?
5. Why should I trust you? One example and one client statement.