A few years ago, I created the Freelance Forecast survey and sent it to freelancing friends and clients as a way to get a sense of the business climate and best practices to attract and retain clients. Last year, thanks to Freelance-Zone.com and countless others in the blogosphere, the survey expanded to several hundred respondents. (You can download pdfs of the previous results here: 2009 survey | 2010 survey)
To participate in the 2011 survey:
Simply go to DoctorFreelance.com, type your email address in the box in the right-hand column, and click “Subscribe”. You’ll receive an automated email with a confirmation link. Please note:
- Addresses are solely used for sending out the initial survey and sending out the results afterward; they will not be sold or otherwise distributed to anyone.
- All survey information is kept 100% confidential and is published only in the aggregate.
- You will receive a link to the survey on or around December 1, and the survey will close on December 31.
- In January, you will receive a link to download a pdf containing this year’s results.
- All participants will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to a vendor of their choice.
3 ways you can help:
- Most important, if each freelancer can encourage one or two clients, editors or other purchasers of freelance services to participate, those insights will help us all improve our business skills — and to attract and retain clients. (And yes, make more money.) And it will help clients understand how they can work better with us as freelancers.
- Make suggestions on questions you’d like to see asked in the comments here or email me at jake (at) BoomvangCreative (dot) com.
- Sharing the link to this page via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or your other social media of choice, of course!
Thanks in advance for your participation!
Jake Poinier
DoctorFreelance.com
BoomvangCreative.com
@DrFreelance