Simone and I visited the lecture about freelance work in London and different styles of negotiation. The lecture was a part of Enterprise Week.

So, there are different styles of negotiation:

• Accommodating
• Avoiding
• Collaborating
• Competing
• Compromising

Arrange Fee

• Be sure, that the fee is right
• Be sure, that clients do not know how difficult/not difficult your work is

Mention all Details of work

• How many pieces of work you need to do
• How many hours your need to spend
• When do you need to show your work
• How do you need to show your work
• How much freedom do you have while interpreting the brief
• Mention means of communication with your client
• How often do you need to communicate with your client
• What to do if work is not satisfactory?

Be realistic

• New freelances often underestimate how long a particular work might take
• Make sure you are happy with the terms