Home Breadcrumb caret Industry News Breadcrumb caret Industry Advantages of providing free services Building relationships and getting access to new business are two advantages of working for free By Staff | June 27, 2014 | Last updated on June 27, 2014 1 min read Building relationships and getting access to new business are two advantages of working for free, says the Financial Times. Since the economic downturn, providing pro-bono services and freelancing have become increasingly popular ways to make your name in an industry; in the last two years, freelancing has increased by 45% in the EU. While working for free can help you gain contacts and experience, it also has its detriments, FT says. Read: Help clients understand your role It may imply that you aren’t confident enough in your abilities to work for a fee, or suggest that your work isn’t valuable. So while offering services for free may be beneficial sometimes–like to gain credibility or gain entry into a new niche–make sure you benefit in another way. Read more here. Also read: Attract clients from the oil and gas sector 6 ways to improve your services How to differentiate yourself Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo