Freelance Writing Small Business Jobs
Find freelance writing jobs in the Small Business industry on Scripted.
Creating your optimal profile in Small business writing
Want to be a freelance writer? If you're interested in small business freelance writer jobs, you likely have the skills and experience to write about Small businesses. Small businesses are all about taking risks, so you'll need to be comfortable with writing about risk management, business plans, and analysis. You should also be able to write persuasively, as many Small businesses articles aim to convince readers to take a specific course of action.
If you want to land small business freelance writing jobs, you need to have a strong profile. Your profile is your opportunity to sell yourself to potential clients, so it's essential to put your best foot forward. When creating an effective profile for small businesses writer jobs, be sure to:
- Use keywords that potential clients are searching for
- Detail your business writing experience and skills
- Write a compelling bio that will make clients want to work with you
- Choose a professional profile photo
How to create long-term relationships with Small businesses clients on Scripted
Many Scripted writers develop long-term relationships with clients. We've found that the key to sustaining these relationships and getting offered more writer jobs is communication. For example, when you respond to the latest job alert and claim a project, include a personal note in your pitch. This will show the client that you're interested in more than just landing the job - you're also interested in developing a relationship.
Another way to build relationships with Small businesses clients is to ask for feedback on your work. After completing a project, reach out to the client and ask if they have any input. This shows that you're interested in improving your work, allowing the client to give you specific direction for future projects.
It's essential to keep your client updated on your progress and to be available to answer any questions they may have. Additionally, you should consistently deliver high-quality work that meets or exceeds their expectations.
The Benefit of SmartMatch for Small businesses writers on Scripted
Once you have been accepted as a freelance writer on Scripted, you can search for jobs and easily apply to jobs on the platform.
However, with SmartMatch, there is no need to apply for jobs because the platform sends projects to a pool of qualified writers. Scripted then sends a job alert detailing the job title, pay rate, company details, and project specifications. If you want to accept the latest job alert, click "start job" and get to work.
This system saves you time, but it also allows you to focus on writing quality content rather than worrying about being selected for a project.
How to create pitches to win Small businesses jobs
Rather than waiting for the right Small business freelance writing jobs to come to you, you can also pitch clients ideas for articles.
Start by brainstorming a list of ideas for articles that you think would be of interest to your target client. Once you have a list of potential topics for small business freelance writing jobs, reach out to the client and pitch them your idea. Be sure to:
- Introduce yourself and explain why you're the perfect person for the job
- Summarize your experience and skills
- Provide examples of your work
- Give a summary of your article idea
Set Prices Your Knowledge and Experience Deserve
When you pitch an idea on Scripted, you get to set a price that you believe is fair to the client and your
experience. Clients can even send you an additional tip to reward you for excellent work.
Every project has a minimum price that ensures writers get paid a fair amount. You always control how much
you charge, but the minimum prevents writers from drastically undercutting each other for jobs.
Work as Much or as Little as You Want
Some writers at Scripted use the platform to earn a little extra money. Others rely on it as their main
source of income.
You can use Scripted to write as much or as little as you want. As a freelance writer, you control your schedule.
Quick Payments for Accepted Projects
Scripted partners with Stripe to get money in your bank account quickly. You can usually expect payments
to reach your account within three to five days after your client accepts the project, depending on your
Writer Tier.
Scripted's platform lets you track all of your projects and payments through a convenient dashboard.
Manage All of Your Clients From One Dashboard
As a freelance writer, staying organized can be a big challenge. As a Scripted writer you can manage all your customers, jobs, and pitches in one dashboard so you know what to prioritize and what stage every job is in. Each job is placed in one of these four stages:
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Proposals – pitches that clients are still considering.
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Writing – assignments with upcoming deadlines.
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Editing – projects in the editing stage before they get sent to clients.
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Ready for Review – jobs now in clients' hands ready for acceptance.
You can also use the Scripted dashboard to manage your Writer Portfolio, writing samples, payments, and job invitations.
Support From Scripted Team of Professionals
At some point, every writer runs into a situation they don't know how to handle. Perhaps a client demands
something outrageous, or you're not sure how to answer a question about billing.
Scripted has a support staff of professionals waiting to address your issue as quickly as possible. Just
reach out to Scripted Support to get your question answered. You'll get a friendly, helpful response ASAP.
Become a Scripted Writer
Start your application to begin finding writing jobs on Scripted. Once you create an account and submit your application, an editor will review your credentials to determine whether you have the skills necessary to join a platform of talented, hard-working writers. You don't necessarily need a lot of experience. Show that you're an excellent researcher and writer to get started. We look forward to welcoming you to the Scripted team!
Work with Great Companies
All Scripted writers have the opportunity to work with all these great companies (and many more!)
Frequently Asked Questions
We can't wait to open up Scripted to writers of every language, but unfortunately Scripted is English language only at this time.
Applications are reviewed every Friday. So if you've submitted on anytime before Friday, you'll hear back from us that week. Applications submitted on Friday are reviewed with the next week's batch.
Right now, Scripted is only accepting applications from the US and Canada. In March 2021, we'll be opening up to Europe. We intend to continue opening up the application process to the rest of the world throughout the year, so be sure to check back with us often!
You'll receive an email from us notifying you of the results and welcoming you aboard! From there, we'll help you with getting started on the platform, updating your portfolio and matching you with clients. In March 2021, all newly accepted writers will be required to attend a webinar on best practices on the platform. From there, you're free to start working on content and earning money!
We're not currently accepting reapplications at this time, due to high volume. But that may change in the future, so please check back with us from time to time!
You can always reach out to us with any questions here. We're happy to help!
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