Top 3 Common Mistakes Freelancers Commit During the Holidays

Just because you work from home online as a freelancer doesn't mean that you do not deserve a break during the holidays.  After all, the holidays only happen once a year, and nothing can be more priceless than to spend this time with the most important people in your life.








But all of the festivities happening during the holiday season can easily divert the attention of many freelancers.  As a result, they wind up committing a number of wrong decisions that can cause them to disappoint their clients, or worst, lose them altogether.


Here are the top 3 common mistakes freelancers commit during the holidays to avoid:


Not Checking Your Email


Businesses do not go on a standstill during the holidays.  While your clients may be aware that you are on vacation, things can always happen that may need your immediate attention.  Make it a point to check your email at least once a day to make sure that you are able to assist your client on critical matters that need to be addressed.  This is one way of assuring your clients that they can always count on you no matter what.


Taking in Additional Work before Your Vacation


Another common mistake committed by freelance writers during the holidays is to take on additional work before you going on vacation.  While there is nothing really wrong with it, it is important to first take into consideration if you will be able to handle the additional load once the holidays are over.  Having too much on your plate is not only extremely stressful.  It can also affect your clients' decision to continue working with you.


Advising Your Clients Adequately


Before heading off to enjoy the holidays, make sure that you properly advise your clients on what day will you be gone and when you will be back to resume working.  Use your email's automatic vacation responder so that in the event that your client emails you, they will be reminded that you are on vacation so that they will not wonder why you have not responded right away to their email.  It will also be a good idea to provide them with your cellphone number so that they can reach you in the event of an emergency.