HIRING GUIDESPROJECT PLANNING

A brief that attracts the right freelancer

Define the result, constraints and decisions before asking for a quote.

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PLATE 01FHIRE editorial / practical guide
01

Start with the result

Explain what your business needs to change. A website project might need clearer service pages, easier enquiries or a faster editing workflow. Describe who will use the finished work and what they should be able to do. A specific outcome gives your freelancer something concrete to plan around.

02

Share the constraints

Include your target date, budget range, existing tools and the person who approves work. Link to your current website and two or three references, explaining what you like about each. Tell us what content and assets you already have. A budget range helps us choose an appropriate approach; it is separate from the free FHIRE match.

Define the result, constraints and decisions before asking for a quote.
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03

Agree what finished means

List the deliverables, review stages and handover requirements. Decide who supplies copy, who checks the work and which changes fall inside scope. For a website, include mobile layouts, form behaviour, editing access and launch responsibilities. Keep the first brief short, then confirm details with your match before work begins.

Common questions

How long should my first brief be?

A few clear paragraphs are enough to start. Include the goal, audience, deadline, budget range and any important links.

Is the freelancer’s work free?

The FHIRE match is free. You and the freelancer agree the project fee and scope separately.

Put the plan into motion.

Tell us what you need. Matching is free, and the project fee is agreed with your freelancer.

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