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Client Ready Check

Before a client abroad says yes, they look for a few simple things. Answer 12 quick questions and see what to fix first.

  1. Do you have 2-3 work samples you could send a client today?

  2. Can you say what you do, and for whom, in 1 sentence?

  3. Does your online profile say what you do and for whom in the first line?

  4. Can you receive payment from a client abroad, for example with Wise, Payoneer or a bank that accepts foreign payments?

  5. Do you have a backup internet connection, like pocket Wi-Fi or mobile data, that you have tested?

  6. Do you have a plan for brownouts (power interruptions)?

  7. Do you agree on the work, the price and the payment dates in writing before you start?

  8. Are you comfortable on a video call in English with a new client?

  9. Do you reply to client messages within the same business day?

  10. Do you have a headset with a microphone and a camera that works?

  11. Do you have a quiet place for client calls?

  12. Could a past boss or client say good things about your work if asked?

From Earn in Dollars

This tool is 1 part of a full system

Earn in Dollars goes deeper on this in Module 3: Build proof that premium clients trust. The full system has 8 parts, from your offer and your proof to outreach, client calls and keeping clients for years.

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