Something you\u2019ll inevitably run into as a freelancer, if you haven\u2019t already, is people asking you to work for free. That seems like an obvious no. After all, if you\u2019re doing your job for free, how will you have money to live on? These requests are often presented as big opportunities, touting how much publicity or promotion you could get, or some other future benefits. Sometimes, they can even make the offer seem tempting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But is it ever worth it? And, how can you tell legitimately beneficial opportunities from the people trying to scam you into free work? The article below will guide you through some things to consider when people offer these proposals and help you figure out how best to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Have you ever had a client who\u2019s tried to lure you into doing some free work for them?
If you\u2019ve been consulting for a while, you\u2019ve inevitably been asked the question at some point. To be fair, it\u2019s not delivered as bluntly as \u201cgive us something valuable for nothing.\u201d Instead, the question is framed with you in mind: do this simple thing now and for free, and you\u2019ll be met with rewards on the other side.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n