Hiring per day on Hourspent means freelancers are compensated based on the number of days they work on a project, rather than tracking hours or completing specific milestones. This approach is ideal for projects requiring short-term or flexible commitments while ensuring that freelancers and clients have a clear, agreed-upon engagement structure.

Benefits of Daily Hiring

1. Flexibility and Scalability:
Daily hiring allows clients to scale their freelance workforce up or down based on project demands. Need a few extra hands for a day? Daily hiring provides that flexibility.

2. Simplified Billing:
Clients pay a fixed daily rate, making it easy to manage short-term budgets without the need to track individual tasks or hours worked.

3. Ideal for Short-Term Projects:
Daily pricing works well for tasks that require quick turnarounds, urgent support, or ad-hoc work that doesn't justify a full-week commitment.

When to Use Daily Hiring

Ad-Hoc Tasks: For projects that require a freelance talent to work only a day or two, such as graphic design, video editing, or bug fixes.
Urgent Support: When immediate, short-term assistance is required, such as system maintenance, content updates, or marketing campaigns.
Project-Based Flexibility: Ideal for testing a freelancer's skills before committing to a longer-term arrangement.

How Daily Pricing Works on Hourspent

1. Set a Daily Rate:
Freelancers set their daily rate based on their expertise and the scope of work.

Example:

$1,000/day for UI/UX design
$600/day for part-time content writing
$300/day for data entry

2. Agree on Daily Commitment:
The client and freelancer agree on the expected daily time commitment, such as a full 8-hour day, a half-day, or specific deliverables.

3. Automatic Daily Invoicing:
At the end of each day, an invoice is automatically generated based on the agreed daily rate, streamlining the payment process.

Example Scenario: Daily vs. Hourly vs. Weekly Pricing

Scenario	Daily Pricing	Hourly Pricing	Weekly Pricing
Project Scope	Short-term, urgent	Dynamic, short-term	Ongoing, long-term
Time Tracking	Not required, fixed daily rate	Required, based on hours worked	Not required, fixed weekly rate
Payment Structure	Based on days worked	Based on hours worked	Based on weeks worked
Risk Level	Low, with predictable daily costs	Potentially higher, fluctuating costs	Lower, with predictable weekly costs

Tips for Clients: Managing Daily Projects

1. Set Clear Daily Goals:

Define tasks and deliverables expected for each day.
Communicate priorities at the beginning of the day to align with the freelancer.

2. Monitor Progress:

Request daily updates or end-of-day summaries to track progress.

3. Budget for Daily Rates:

Plan your budget based on the agreed daily rate and estimated number of days needed.

Common Questions

1. What happens if I need to pause or cancel the daily engagement?
Clients and freelancers can agree to pause or terminate the daily contract with prior notice. If a freelancer works only part of a day, their payment may be prorated.

Example:

Daily Rate: $500/day
Full Workday: 8 hours
If the freelancer works 4 hours, their payment would be prorated:

4÷8 = 250

In this case, the freelancer would raise an invoice of $250 instead of the full $500.

2. Can I switch from daily to weekly or hourly pricing mid-project?
Yes, with mutual agreement and a contract revision to reflect the new pricing structure.

3. How can I ensure fair pricing for daily work?

Freelancers can provide a breakdown of their daily tasks.
Clients can set daily performance reviews or checkpoints to ensure the arrangement remains beneficial.

Advantages of Hiring Per Day on Hourspent

Flexibility: Perfect for short-term, urgent, or ad-hoc projects.
Predictability: Fixed daily rates allow for easy financial planning.
Effortless Billing: Automatic daily invoices simplify the payment process.

What Happens If the Estimated Days Are Exceeded?

If the Overrun is Due to the Client:

If the project exceeds the estimated timeline because of client delays, additional requests, or scope changes, the freelancer has the right to request payment for extra days worked.

If the Overrun is Due to the Freelancer:

If the delay is caused by the freelancer, the client may choose not to pay for additional days unless otherwise agreed. Freelancers should proactively communicate any delays and offer solutions.

Best Practice:
To avoid disputes, both parties should clearly define the project timeline and maintain open communication throughout.

Conclusion

Daily hiring or pricing on Hourspent provides a flexible, reliable, and straightforward way to engage freelancers for short-term, urgent, or ad-hoc projects. Whether you need a freelancer for a single day or a few days, daily pricing ensures a clear and predictable framework for collaboration.

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