What Can I Do to Keep Contract Obligations Reasonable on Both Sides?

A good freelancer will go over expectations and deadlines with you carefully, and will provide feedback on any that seem unrealistic. If you hire someone who is working fulltime at another job, it's reasonable to set longer deadlines. This may be a worthwhile tradeoff if you're getting someone with specific expertise or if you're working with a limited budget. If your project is urgent, consider bringing in a team of freelancers, or offering a bonus for on-time completion. Most work will require revisions. Budget time and money in the contract for at least one round of edits. This will be more manageable if you're very clear about who in your organization has the power to require changes, and if those people have reviewed and agreed to the contract.

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