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Why Remote Freelance Projects Fail More Often Than You Think

Ciarra Guidicelli on May 23, 2025

If you’ve ever hired a remote freelancer and things didn’t go as planned, you’re not alone. The freelance market is booming, but not every experien...
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Olivia Fonseca

Freelancers are essential but so is structure. This captures that perfectly.

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Kelvin Meanix

What a breath of fresh air. No hype, just clear thinking and practical tips.

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Armi

This article hit home. I’ve made some of these mistakes before and now I know how to avoid them.

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Mitchell Brown

This gave me clarity on what to look for before hiring again. Really grateful for this breakdown.

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Celeste Hargrove

These kinds of conversations are necessary as remote work continues to evolve. Excellent points.

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Felix Ellington

The section about rate changes really stood out. I’ve experienced that and never knew how to explain it.

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Alessandra Benshoof

This content feels grounded in real experience. It’s rare to find something so honest and useful.

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Dominique Devlin

This gave me a new perspective as both a client and a former freelancer. Super well done.

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Zara Mercer

This kind of insight is what separates smart hiring from guesswork. Really appreciate the depth here.

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Angelo Reyes

Definitely bookmarking this. I’ve shared it with my team because these tips will help us improve how we work with external partners.

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Juan Chua

It’s nice to see someone finally talk about the emotional side of managing freelance projects too. This hit home.

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Margaux Sanchez

A solid reminder that not every freelancer is built for every project. Loved the balanced approach.

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Daniel Hawke

This was well explained. I especially liked the point about rate fluctuations and setting boundaries early.