Freelancer Vocabulary: terms every freelancer should know

If you are new to freelancing, take some time to become familiar with freelancer vocabulary. It will help you easily communicate with your clients and other gig workers. 

Here are some terms every freelancer need to know:

• Business to business (b2b) is a business model whereby businesses make transactions or engage in commerce with one another.
• Business to customer (b2c) is a process of selling products and services directly between a business and consumers who are the end-users of its products or services.
• A case study is designed to tell the story of how a client achieved a specific metric of success by using your service.
• A cold email is an email sent to a potential client that doesn't have an existing connection to you.
• A gig economy is a free market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations hire independent workers for short-term commitments.
• A quote is used to determine and present the estimated cost of specific services from a freelance worker.
• A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legally binding contract that establishes a confidential relationship.
• A portfolio is a collection of work samples that shows your capabilities to prospective clients.
• A proposal is a document that defines the services that you will be providing. 
• Paid.link is a platform that helps freelancers and other talents get paid for their services or digital products.