You can find plenty of freelancers willing to help you out with a project. A quick Google search on the type of freelancer you want returns plenty of websites, and you can contact the individual directly. You can post up a project on an auction site and let people bid on your project. A referral from a friend or co-worker is another way to find people who have the skills you need.
Be wise, though. Before commissioning a job that costs a pretty penny or one that is integral to your business, take the freelancer for a test run. A small trial project can be the best way to determine whether you’ve found a great freelancer, or a freelancer who is great at putting the best foot forward.
While you may view portfolios galore, always keep in mind that these pieces of work are carefully selected samples of the very best the person can produce. Portfolio pieces will not give you an idea of the person’s usual results. Freelancers and businesses will show off the top representations of their work. They won’t show you the bad jobs they did or the ho-hum ones that weren’t so hot. Portfolio pieces are honed, polished, double-checked, and shined up nicely for one purpose to leave a great impression with a potential client.
A stunning portfolio that wows you may leave you very surprised after you commission a large project to a person, and then receive something that isn’t so great. It’s a better idea to offer a small project that isn’t too costly first. You can see the results, and if the freelancer delivers on promises, then you can commission bigger contracts at that point. If they hand you back awful work, at least you won’t have lost too much in the deal.
