GCash brought its Freelancer Connect community event to Pampanga for its first regional leg, gathering freelancers to learn practical strategies for growing their careers, managing finances, and maximizing digital payment solutions.
The event featured content creator Kyla Dizon of KD Creatives and freelancer Dani Jacobe, who shared insights on building sustainable freelance businesses, increasing earnings, and strengthening client relationships.
Strong Relationships Create More Opportunities
Dani Jacobe emphasized the importance of creating systems that help freelancers consistently attract and serve clients.
Key takeaways:
- Focus on building long-term client relationships.
- Identify client problems and offer clear solutions.
- Connect skills to specific business needs to increase value.
- Develop a system for finding and retaining clients.
Be Confident in Your Worth
Kyla Dizon encouraged freelancers to recognize their value and avoid underpricing their services.
Key takeaways:
- Price services based on value and expertise, not fear.
- Build a strong personal brand.
- Use pricing tools and frameworks to determine competitive rates.
- Communicate confidence when discussing rates with clients.
Simplifying Payments for Freelancers
GCash highlighted its Virtual US Account, a feature that enables freelancers to receive USD payments directly from U.S.-based clients through dedicated routing and account numbers.
Benefits of the GCash Virtual US Account:
- Direct receipt of USD payments from U.S. clients.
- Reduced transfer costs and hidden fees.
- Competitive foreign exchange rates.
- Flexibility to convert USD to PHP at a preferred time.
- Instant access to funds within the GCash app for payments, purchases, and financial services.
Sophia Sison, Product Manager under GCash’s International Business Group, said the feature aims to help freelancers conveniently receive and manage their earnings while maximizing the value of their hard-earned income.
How to Create a Virtual US Account
- Open the GCash app.
- Tap US Accounts under “Explore the App.”
- Verify your information.
- Complete the account creation process.
As freelancing continues to expand nationwide, GCash said initiatives such as Freelancer Connect aim to provide freelancers with opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive in an evolving digital economy.
