Creating an Agency on Upwork

As an experienced Upwork freelancer, I can guide you on how to form an agency on the platform.

Requirements

First and foremost, you should be aware of the criteria and requirements for creating an agency. Here’s a list:

• Be an established freelancer on Upwork with a freelancer account in good standing.
• Understand and comply with Upwork’s Terms of Service.
• Have a clear business model and system for managing your agency members.

Steps to Create an Agency

Step 1: Create a New Account
Go to Settings > My Teams > Create New Account. Then select “New Freelancer Agency Account.”Step 2: Fill out Your Agency’s Profile
Complete the agency’s profile as thoroughly as you would your own. This includes the agency’s specialized profiles, portfolio, and settings.Step 3: Add Members to Your Agency
You can add members to your agency from Settings > My Teams, and then choosing the agency’s name under the account.Step 4: Choose Your Visibility
You can define the visibility of your agency members on the agency roster.

Benefits of Creating an Agency

Creating an agency on Upwork allows you to:

• Manage multiple freelancers in one place.
• Build a reputation as an agency rather than an individual freelancer.
• Attract larger projects and clients, as agencies are often seen as more reliable than individual freelancers.

Good luck with creating your agency, and happy freelancing on Upwork!