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Getting PaidJuly 3, 20268 min readGetting Paid by a Saudi Company From LebanonA practical guide for Lebanese freelancers on how to get paid from a Saudi company to Lebanon: SAR vs USD, bank transfer, OMT/Whish, and staying safe.
Legal & TaxJune 23, 20268 min readHow to Prove a Client Agreement as a Freelancer in LebanonA practical guide for freelancers in Lebanon: how to prove a client agreement and protect your rights with written confirmations, platform records, and escrow proof.
Legal & TaxJune 11, 20268 min readLegal Protections for Freelancers in LebanonThe honest truth about legal protections for freelancers in Lebanon: you're not covered by labor law, so a written contract plus escrow is your real shield.
HiringApril 28, 20267 min readCommon Mistakes Clients Make When Hiring FreelancersThe most expensive common mistakes clients make when hiring freelancers in Lebanon, and the simple fix for each, from briefs to escrow and fresh-dollar payments.
HiringApril 14, 20269 min readWhat to Do When a Freelance Project Goes WrongA step-by-step guide for clients in Lebanon on what to do when a freelance project goes wrong: late delivery, off-brief work, or a silent freelancer.
HiringApril 12, 20268 min readHow to Pay a Freelancer Safely With EscrowA Lebanon-focused guide on how to pay a freelancer safely with escrow instead of risky upfront OMT or Whish transfers, and protect your money.
HiringApril 9, 20267 min readHow to Scope a Freelance Project and Write a ContractLearn how to scope a freelance project and write a simple contract in Lebanon: deliverables, revisions, deadlines, file ownership, and escrow milestones.
HiringApril 5, 20269 min readRed Flags When Hiring a Freelancer in LebanonThe biggest red flags when hiring a freelancer in Lebanon, and how on-platform payment through escrow protects your money from scams and ghosting.
HiringApril 3, 20267 min readHow to Set Milestones for a Freelance ProjectA practical guide to setting milestones when hiring a freelancer in Lebanon, with sample splits for a web project and a logo, each funded in escrow.
HiringApril 1, 20269 min readHow to Evaluate Freelancer Proposals in LebanonLearn how to evaluate freelancer proposals in Lebanon: separate signal from noise, weigh price against proof, and de-risk hires with a small paid test task.
Payments & EarningsFebruary 14, 20264 min readUnderstanding Your Earnings & Wallet on FurrsatiHow escrow, milestones, and your Furrsati wallet work, so you always know where your money is and when you'll get paid.
Finding ClientsFebruary 12, 20268 min readFreelance Marketplace vs Direct Clients in LebanonFreelance marketplace vs finding clients directly in Lebanon: an honest comparison of escrow protection, fees, payment risk, and when each channel makes sense.
Finding ClientsFebruary 8, 20269 min readHow to Spot Bad Clients Before Taking the JobHow to spot bad clients before taking the job in Lebanon: a practical guide to red flags, scope creep, off-platform pressure, and using escrow to protect yourself.
Finding ClientsFebruary 6, 20269 min readBuild Trust With Foreign Clients as a Lebanese FreelancerHow to build trust with foreign clients as a Lebanese freelancer in Lebanon: lead with escrow, offer a paid trial, communicate professionally, close the deal.
Finding ClientsJanuary 22, 20268 min readLand Your First Client on Furrsati With No ReviewsHow to land your first client on Furrsati with no reviews in Lebanon: why escrow gets you hired anyway, plus a practical 30-day plan to earn your first 5-star.
Getting PaidJanuary 12, 20268 min readClient Asking to Pay Off-Platform? What to DoA client asking to pay off platform as a freelancer in Lebanon? Here's why clients push for it, the real risks to you, and how to keep payment protected in escrow.
Getting PaidJanuary 10, 20269 min readYour First Freelance Payment in Lebanon: What to ExpectA beginner's guide to getting your first freelance payment in Lebanon: how escrow funding and release work, timelines, fees, and avoiding first-timer scams.
Getting PaidJanuary 7, 20268 min readUnderstanding the standard 10% Freelancer fee on FurrsatiA clear breakdown of the 10% freelancer fee on Furrsati in Lebanon: what it covers, how it's calculated, how it compares to Upwork and Fiverr, and how to price for it.
Getting PaidJanuary 6, 20269 min readHow Payment Disputes Get Resolved Fairly in LebanonHow payment disputes get resolved fairly for freelancers in Lebanon: when a milestone is released, refunded, or split, what evidence matters, and why escrow wins.
Getting PaidJanuary 5, 20268 min readPayment Red Flags to Check Before a Freelance ProjectThe payment red flags to check before starting a freelance project in Lebanon, and how to protect yourself with escrow before you write a single line.- Getting PaidDecember 30, 20259 min readHow to Ask for an Upfront Deposit as a Freelancer in LebanonHow to ask for an upfront deposit as a freelancer in Lebanon professionally: suggested percentages, ready-to-use scripts, and how escrow replaces the awkward ask.
Getting PaidDecember 24, 20258 min readHow to Write a Simple Invoice: Freelancer LebanonLearn how to write a simple invoice as a freelancer in Lebanon: what to put on a USD invoice, payment terms, deposits, and how escrow stops the chasing.
Getting PaidDecember 21, 20258 min readWhat to Do When a Client Doesn't Pay in LebanonWhat to do when a client doesn't pay a freelancer in Lebanon: prevention with escrow, filing a dispute, gathering evidence, and realistic recovery options.
Getting PaidDecember 20, 20258 min readHow to Avoid Advance Fee Scams as a Freelancer in LebanonHow to avoid advance fee payment scams as a freelancer in Lebanon: spot the red flags, beat overpayment and fake-cheque tricks, and why escrow defeats them.
Getting PaidDecember 18, 202510 min readMilestone Payments Explained for Freelancers LebanonMilestone payments explained for freelancers Lebanon: how to split a project into funded stages, when money is released, and how it protects both sides.- Getting PaidDecember 17, 20258 min readHow Escrow Protects Freelancers & Clients in LebanonA plain explanation of how escrow protects freelancers and clients in Lebanon: funds held until work is approved, removing the trust gap in a cash culture.
Getting PaidDecember 13, 20259 min readHow to Get Paid by International Clients from LebanonHow to get paid by international clients from Lebanon: escrow, USDT, OMT, and the PayPal/Wise pitfalls, realistic options that work despite unreliable Lebanese banks.- Getting PaidDecember 12, 20257 min readFresh Dollars vs Lollars: A Freelancer's GuideFresh dollars vs lollars for freelancers in Lebanon: what each is, why it changes your real pay, and how escrow payouts keep your earnings in fresh USD.
PricingNovember 26, 20258 min readRush Job Pricing & Fast Turnaround Fees in LebanonHow to set rush job pricing and fast turnaround fees in Lebanon: urgency surcharge ranges, justifying it against power and internet costs, and protecting it with escrow.
PricingNovember 22, 20259 min readCommon Freelance Pricing Mistakes in LebanonThe common freelance pricing mistakes in Lebanon that keep you underpaid, with the practical fix for each one and how escrow milestones stop you getting stiffed.
PricingNovember 10, 20259 min readHourly vs Fixed vs Milestone Pricing in LebanonA practical guide to hourly vs fixed vs milestone pricing for freelancers in Lebanon, and why milestones with escrow protect both sides on Furrsati.- Getting StartedOctober 29, 20258 min readHow Furrsati Works for Beginners in LebanonHow Furrsati works for beginner freelancers in Lebanon: create a profile, browse jobs, send proposals, escrow milestones, the standard 10% fee, and get paid via OMT/Whish.
- Getting StartedOctober 18, 20258 min readHow to Avoid Freelance Scams in LebanonLearn how to avoid freelance scams in Lebanon: spot fake clients, off-platform payment red flags, and why escrow-held milestones protect new freelancers.
- Getting StartedOctober 16, 20258 min readBeginner Freelancer Mistakes to Avoid in LebanonThe top beginner freelancer mistakes to avoid in Lebanon: underpricing, no escrow, vague scope, overpromised deadlines. A practical do/don't checklist.
Getting StartedOctober 14, 20258 min readHow to Get Your First Freelance Gig in LebanonHow to get your first freelance gig in Lebanon: a tactical playbook for winning project one with a short tailored proposal, smart pricing, and escrow safety.
FinanceFebruary 7, 202510 min readHow to Get Paid as a Freelancer in Lebanon: Complete Payment Guide 2025Discover the best payment methods for Lebanese freelancers. From fresh USD accounts to crypto and escrow, learn how to receive money safely and efficiently.
