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Client Management & Freelance Business Flashcards

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  1. A client wants to pay per page rather than per hour. What is a key consideration before agreeing to per-page pricing?

    Answer: Page density, font size, and error frequency can significantly affect per-page profitability

    A dense, heavily marked-up page may take far longer than a clean page, so per-page rates must account for likely document complexity.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in freelance proofreading?

    Answer: To protect the client's confidential or unpublished content from being shared

    An NDA obligates the proofreader to keep the client's manuscript and business information confidential.

  3. A long-term client frequently pays invoices 60+ days late despite net-30 terms. What is the most constructive response?

    Answer: Add a late-payment fee clause to future contracts and communicate it clearly

    Adding a formally stated late-payment fee incentivizes timely payment while keeping the professional relationship intact.

  4. Which practice best helps a freelance proofreader track business income for tax purposes?

    Answer: Maintaining a separate business bank account and detailed income ledger

    A dedicated business account and income ledger simplify tax preparation and demonstrate professional financial record-keeping.

  5. A client requests unlimited revisions after delivery. What is the professional way to handle this expectation upfront?

    Answer: Define a specific number of revision rounds in the contract with additional fees beyond that

    Specifying revision rounds in the contract sets clear boundaries and ensures extra work beyond scope is compensated.

  6. What does 'word-of-mouth referral' represent in the context of a freelance proofreading business?

    Answer: Organic new business generated when satisfied clients recommend you to others

    Word-of-mouth referrals are unpaid endorsements from satisfied clients and are among the most powerful sources of new freelance business.

  7. When calculating your freelance hourly rate, which factor should you include that salaried employees do not pay directly?

    Answer: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare contributions)

    Freelancers owe self-employment tax (currently 15.3%) in addition to income tax, which must be factored into the hourly rate to avoid underpayment.