What are the Benefits of hiring a Freelance Project Manager into Your Business?

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Do you consider your business having sets of projects that need to be accomplished?

Have you identified those projects you like a project manager to handle for you so you can focus more on your business growth? It’s time to review your business direction. We are entering into a more digital time where most (if not all) of the people's existence are somehow affected by these digital trends. You see, do you know someone who has not come across any social media platform like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest... any of these? Wanna bet...? Even some children know how to blog or vlog and standby for the number of likes or hearts, comments or probably subscribers they got, right? Then they celebrate for it. Fun! They might not totally understand it but they actually feel connected with it.

On the business perspective, this digital trend is considered as a very valuable asset as it connects to the market and customer experience. Online business is also trending. We have these giant online markets like Alibaba, Amazon, Lazada, and a lot more. But wait there’s more…Who are entering online market? Even small to medium businesses make use of this online thing. And still more, even a hobby or a niche make it to the online world. Yeah! It is the positive effect or the bright side of COVID-19 Pandemic where most people have to “stay at home.” And there goes their full attention for their niches like baking themed cakes and pastries, heart-melting sweets and desserts, sumptuous meal, oh all food, huh. And there are wonderful pots and plants like you never noticed before that you want to buy and bring all into your house, beautiful and affordable RTW there, gadgets, vlogs, Tiktok, or whatnot-they’re all there. Check your friend’s or your neighbor’s social media account that are clever enough to turn homey times to profitable ones. You might just buy as well. So, linking your business to the online world is a must-have step in order to be more marketable, accessible, collaborative, serviceable to your clients or stakeholders in general.

Challenges encountered during transition

Because of this digital evolution, more and more businesses are starting to shift from the use of traditional project management tools to a more efficient standalone project management application and software. So, one of the challenges now is to adapt to this advancement or new work setup. In addition to the challenge is the impact of this COVID-19 pandemic wherein more office-based works are shifting to remote jobs. Even if your current operation is office-based or remote, it is important to ensure that there is enough communication and timely collaboration between the teams, and that planning and resource management are well reviewed from time to time. Not to forget of course to assess the risk management in terms of the new threats and opportunities that are present anytime. Can we manage the threat? Are we ready to accept opportunities or let it be grabbed by your comrades in business?

So how does a freelance project manager offer these advantages to your business?

The typical role of the project manager like managing resources and monitoring teams might seem impossible to fulfil remotely. However, continue taking the right steps and increasing or doubling the usual effort in planning, communicating and scheduling, and you are well on your way in accomplishing the project. Plan, plan and plan more in details. Tracking of task progress might be more challenging too, but then track more and more. Always keep your key stakeholders informed with the latest news and progress of the project.

This is where the advantage of hiring the services of freelance project manager takes place. Freelancers invest for their own framework in place in order to succeed like getting the most efficient project software, video tools, and setup-not just a computer workspace but an effective home-working environment. Being equipped with remote or online freelancing tools can ensure an effective team collaboration, more updated schedule, and accomplishment of the project. Freelancers have their own ways of equipping themselves. Of course, with the actual experience being a concrete one. Advancement is another thing. Yes, they don’t stop learning too. As a matter of fact, there are lots of Online Courses for freelancing. I am going to share, of course, my favorite one, and it’s the Filipino Virtual Assistance or FVA Academy. Check their website at www.fvaconsultancy.com. They can give good recommendations as well.

Freelance project managers are independent. Once hired and given clear-cut instructions and information about the project, they will carry out the project with little or no assistance and without much bugging. It would be a benefit for busy CEOs or Presidents to have freelance project managers who only demand a little time just for necessary updates or meeting for the project. More time saved for business moving forward right?

Freelance project managers have stronger work ethics. Knowing that they have one chance to make an impression in a specific time and that it is going to be remotely performed, they will definitely give all the best effort. Another benefit is that since freelance project managers are paid by project and not included in the regular payroll, the employers are not required ( not yet or haven't heard of any approved mandate since I have read from a related article ) to give them government-mandated employee benefits like Pag-ibig, Philheath, SSS, and Health insurance. Also, since freelancer can work at the comfort of their own homes or anywhere, they won’t consume a space or contribute to any utility expense in your office such as electricity, water and even on internet.

Freelance project managers are well aware that they will only work for a certain project, and that the term is no long-term commitment. So the company is not obliged to hire them again for the next project if their services are no longer needed. No need to explain then. Nevertheless, the remote job market continuously grows for various industries. If you need more remote services, the freelancing world can offer you a pool of options. Did I mention that there are hiring websites built for freelancers or virtual workers? Take a look at these websites – www.upwork.com and www.onlinejobs.ph are amongst them. As upwork said, “In-demand Talent on Demand. Upwork is how.” Yes, there are indeed lots to choose from. Wait, if you want to hire a Filipino freelancer, capture their profiles at Onlinejobs.ph. It’s the best site for you to browse. Happy searching!

Oh, if you worry about a freelance service of the project manager not being done, the said websites have their own controls over it. They do give sanctions such as blacklisting. So, these websites are secure and safe as well for both freelancers and employers. All the candidates were carefully evaluated and ranked. In this way, the employers can choose better. For the employer, prior to your registering, there is a set of requirements to be submitted, like a proof of the legitimacy of your business, an interview and evidence that you can pay the freelancers that you hired. So that’s a fair gesture, protecting both rights of freelancer and employers. Cheers!

Decision of Hiring Services of a freelance project manager

If you have decided to take the services offered by a freelance project manager, you may also refer to their portfolios. See which of them would be of help to your company. Freelance project managers have worked for various industries, and found ways to adjust those portfolios per type of business, and been able to achieved the goals. You may also take a look at their resume for project management tools or freelancing applications they utilized that may help your team become more productive. Also, you may carefully take a look at their project management skills, they have practiced that across the industries they’ve been through and have proven them effective. Finally, visit their website and a take a quick tour on their pages. Well, with just a quick overview on their Home, About, Services and Portfolios it will be all in your hands if you’re going to Contact them. More Success!