--- title: How to Earn Fees as an Expert slug: how-to-earn-fees-as-an-expert createdAt: 2023-08-24T09:17:33.750Z --- Before users can begin earning a fee off of the Headstrt platform, there are steps that need to be completed. These steps can be found on the Earn Fees Page. - Users must first navigate to the Earn Fees page. ```none --> --> --> --> ``` - Also, look at "Changing your User type" for more help on navigating to Profile Details. - also at, [https://headstrt.com/earn\_fees ](https://headstrt.com/earn_fees) - Once on the Earn Fee page, Users must complete all the displayed steps before they can start earning a fee as a part of our compliance efforts. - The steps are successive, meaning you cannot begin one without completing the previous step. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/h4EZ6R6E_Xh5p5FtuyoR4_image.png) **Profile Completion Score** 1. This step checks if Users have, 2. Uploaded their Profile Picture. 3. Updated their Designation. 4. Updated their Profile Description 5. Published their first 2 Results 6. Uploaded their professional Certificate. 7. Understand the Process 8. Consulting Experience 9. Tax ID Validation **Understand the Process** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/dxg_skrsM6qyrfLRjQ0pX_image.png) - This step contains a visual aid that helps users understand how Headstrt works. - Users have to watch this until the end to go to the next step **Compliance Tutorials** ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/F_3tNdnh7F1YjWfoOXSh-_image.png" size="78" width="1080" height="1920" position="center" showCaption="false"} - This step contains 5 Session Compliance documents that users have to read through and accept before proceeding to the next step. **Consulting Experience** ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/3hB1g9qyjUqbyDR1asLyA_image.png" size="76" width="1080" height="1920" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Here users must share a valid URL that contains leads to their Freelancing experience / LinkedIn profiles / Consulting experiences etc. - It is important to note, that these links are verified by our support staff and that any inaccurate links may lead to permanent account deactivation **ID Verification** - Here users submit their address and government ID for verification. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/BytXljxqocZ44PmH0aAMW_image.png" size="62" width="1080" height="1920" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Users are to hit the Submit button once the details have been inputted. - Once saved, their details will be updated and displayed on this page. - Users can also update previously submitted information here. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/XKMFSSOGifw3olSmwdXAt_image.png" size="66" width="1080" height="1920" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Next. Users are asked to add any one of their government photo IDs ( Front & Back). - Note: Users must rightly upload the photo-facing side of their ID under "Front Side" and the other under "Back Side". - Users have the option to either Scan (mobile app) or Upload a photo of their IDs. **Tax ID Validation** Here, Users have to update their TAX-IDs. - Users will be shown one of two forms; - Form W8BEN - Form W9 ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/Oas4MfGUxnyodXnlmqsYF_image.png" size="52" width="1080" height="2340" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Users who do not reside in the US are shown the W8BEN Form. - Users who reside in the US are shown the W9 Form. - By default, all the checkboxes under "Under penalties of perjury" are checked. This is required (for compliance standards) to be able to click Accept and continue. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/KFuNHLyFYXZGV2G2z-kvz_image.png" size="52" width="1080" height="2340" position="center" showCaption="false"} - US Users are to input their SSN (Social Security Number). - Non-US Users must input their Tax ID number, GST/VAT/etc ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/QiHi5iVDslR14TMqxEluE_image.png" size="50" width="1000" height="2041" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Users from certain countries(eg: countries that don't have an income tax) will be exempted from having to enter a Tax ID, these users will have the following message, "Tax ID not required" displayed in the Tax ID input field. (marked in yellow). - Experts from a non-tax country will have to upload any photo ID to continue. - These users are identified by our onboard automated system. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/GuiveYfUNSVSWpJ0HtXfG_image.png" size="50" width="1080" height="2340" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Users are then required to sign in to the available space and Submit, this completes the Tax-ID validation task. - Users can visit this page at any time to view the submitted Tax details. **Your Rating as an Expert** ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/jJ_FDGt7K4wAUC7vL6YgS_image.png" size="52" width="1079" height="2213" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Users can continue only if they have an average expert rating of 3.5 or above. **Payout Details** ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/yMHtC6hkRurae8umvbhvv_image.png" size="50" width="1080" height="1920" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Here, Users are prompted to add their required payout Details. - The steps are outlined clearly in the link provided below. [https://community.headstrt.com/payments-payouts-xqq6jy0a/post/adding-payout-options-6rJ03f41tVyxICd?from=/ ](https://community.headstrt.com/payments-payouts-xqq6jy0a/post/adding-payout-options-6rJ03f41tVyxICd?from=/) **Update Hourly Fee** - Once Users have completed the previous steps, the "Update Expert Fee" card is enabled. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/ztfinbJc5sSWWtadJY5jF_image.png" size="50" width="1000" height="728" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Navigating to this page, users will the following: ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/5iFJXlcpb8LCz4tdHYoj7_image.png" size="50" width="1000" height="577" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Here, users have presented a fee range based on our algorithms which takes into account various factors - Once the fee is set to a fee that is not the same as their last fee, the "Confirm Fees" button is enabled. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/PS-HWkRxOVyHHqCSWt6d1/uh2LmSIpQCRmEfAvjqOm3_image.png" size="52" width="1000" height="583" position="center" showCaption="false"} - Users can choose the fee they see fit by sliding to their desired fee and clicking the "Confirm Fees" button. **Monthly Sessions** - Users have monthly sessions enabled when they become paid experts. - ~~Users have the option to toggle their ability to receive Monthly Session requests ON/OFF.~~ - For more details on Monthly Sessions, read "Picking an Expert" at, **Get Session Requests** - Once Users have completed the previous steps, the "Get Session Requests" card is enabled. [https://community.headstrt.com/app-services/post/get-session-requests-pTIiGRSyHnJaOhK](https://community.headstrt.com/app-services/post/get-session-requests-pTIiGRSyHnJaOhK) Finally, The last three are additional button options that the page offers, 1. Payout Wallet 2. Earning History 3. Increase Your Pay For details on the same, read, [https://community.headstrt.com/payments-payouts-xqq6jy0a/post/receipts-and-wallet-payouts-history-SxmZjMuvtFtcsoc](https://community.headstrt.com/payments-payouts-xqq6jy0a/post/receipts-and-wallet-payouts-history-SxmZjMuvtFtcsoc)