“Freelancers can supplement your growth.” 

Here are a few things to consider when hiring a freelancer.

• Check The Freelancer’s Portfolio. Before comparing prices, you’ve got to know if the freelancer can deliver. The only way you can legitimately do this is by seeing a portfolio of work. If the freelancer has provided some links to some online examples of their work, great; however if you feel you need to see some more, don’t hesitate to ask. If the freelancer is indeed keen on working for you, this should be no problem for them. If they resist, you know what you need to know.
• Communication Frequency And Medium. Set the ground rules for communication with your freelancer. Whether it’s by Skype, email, or a weekly phone call, you need to be comfortable with the communication frequency and medium prior to starting any job. Often you’ll be working with freelancers who are not in your location. It is important to set up time and method where your freelancer and you can communicate freely. Most freelancers are very accommodating and may have solutions to your problems, particularly those they have experienced with prior clients.
• Don’t Automatically Pick The Cheapest Contractor. It can be so tempting to pick the cheapest option when selecting a freelancer but this can more often than not lead to disaster. It’s not to say that each and every time, picking the cheapest contractor won’t work out, but be careful when considering an entry-level price point contractor as you do get what you pay for when hiring freelancers. You are far better off choosing based on expertise and experience than price point, because generally you will be doing well financially regardless of your choice.
• Ask For References. Ask the freelancers for several references and also to speak with some clients. Don’t rely only on online written references.
• Get A Team Player. This can be a little tricky to determine, but if this is a requirement for you, i.e. your freelancer needs to interact with various members of your team, across complex items, then simply ask them. At the very least this will indicate to the freelancer that teamwork is important or a vital element to them succeeding as your candidate worthy of hire.