20 Best Advisor
Freelancers
to Hire
in 2025
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Sevd Atas
Designing experiences, for the visionary.
Waison Lee
Coder | DevOps | Engineering Digital Product
Adam Muflihun
Top Web/UX Designer with Affordable Monthly Rate
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Dusan Rolovic
Expert Digital Marketer & Content Designer
Tristan Owen
UX/UI Web Designer
Shannon Permenter
Art-centric content writer
Zain Abiddin
Subscriptions Growth Expert: Boosting Global Subscriptions
Zeroic Agency
Zeroic - India's Top Product Studio
Gergő Cserba
Framer Expert | Framer Developer & Designer
Brian Quimby
VC Partner & Entreprenuer | Startup Consultant
Nathan Parikh
Web Development + Automation Expert | 20 Years Experience
Ayush Naresh Kumar
Brand Identity Designer
Maxim Tincu
Motion Designer with 10+ Years of Experience
Usama Idrees
AI/ML Integration Specialist | Cloud/Sys Expert | DevOps Eng
Sari Abdul sater
Digital marketing consultant
Adrian Stoian
Senior UX / UI Designer
Ljubomir Bardžić
Product Designer & Webflow Developer
Derien Brown
Cross-Platform Experiences
Elvar Andri
Product Designer (UX/UI)
Advisor related skills for your next project
Common projects for Advisors
Business Strategy Planning
Financial Advice and Planning
Project Management
Startup Mentorship and Guidance
Risk Management and Assessment
Business Growth and Expansion Strategies
Tips for working with and hiring Advisors
Define your project goals
Before hiring an advisor, identify the specific problems or goals you want them to address. This could be strategic planning, financial advice, or project management among others. Having clear objectives will help you communicate your needs better.
Check their expertise
Review the advisor's profile and past projects to assess their expertise and experience. Make sure they have a proven track record in the area you need help with.
Ensure good communication
Regular communication is crucial for a successful project. Make sure the advisor is responsive and open to feedback. All communication and project management should be done through Contra to ensure smooth collaboration.
Agree on payment terms
Discuss and agree on the payment terms before starting the project. Contra supports hourly rate, flat-rate, and milestone projects. Make sure the terms are fair and within your budget.
How to hire Advisors
Identify your needs
Before starting the hiring process, understand what you need from an Advisor Freelancer. This could be strategic planning, financial advice, or project management among others.
Post a detailed job
Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right freelancers. Include information about your company, the scope of the job, the skills required, and the project timeline.
Review applications
Review the applications received and shortlist freelancers based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project. Look at their past projects and reviews on their profile.
Conduct interviews
Conduct interviews with shortlisted freelancers. Ask questions about their experience, approach to advising, and how they handle various aspects of advising. Also, discuss your project specifics and expectations.
Make an offer
Once you've found the right freelancer, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline.
3 questions to ask when interviewing Advisors
1. Can you share some of the successful strategies or advice you've given in the past?
2. How do you approach problem-solving when advising on complex projects?
3. Can you describe a situation where your advice helped a client achieve their goal?
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Frequently asked
questions
An advisor freelancer provides expert advice and guidance in their area of expertise. This could include business strategy, financial planning, risk management, among others. They help clients make informed decisions and achieve their goals.
An advisor freelancer provides expert advice and guidance in their area of expertise. This could include business strategy, financial planning, risk management, among others. They help clients make informed decisions and achieve their goals.
Hiring an advisor freelancer on Contra gives you access to top freelance talent without the hassle of middlemen or commissions. You can review their profiles, collaborate efficiently, and manage contracts and payments all in one place.
Advisor freelancers use a variety of tools depending on their area of expertise. This could include project management tools like Asana or Slack, financial tools like Excel, or strategic planning tools.
You can post a job with your project requirements on Contra. Advisor freelancers who match your requirements can then apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of advisor freelancers and invite those you are interested in to apply.
You might need an advisor freelancer for various projects such as strategic planning, financial advice, risk assessment, project management, startup mentorship and guidance, and business growth strategies.
The cost of hiring an advisor freelancer on Contra can vary depending on their expertise and the complexity of your project. However, the average range is typically between $120 and $300 per hour.
Advisor freelancers are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone. The payment for each milestone is funded at the beginning of the project and held in escrow. The funds are released after you approve the deliverables for that milestone, or automatically within three days.
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