Working alone is great, but there will be times when projects require you to collaborate with other freelancers. If things go well, you learn from each other, tap into other people’s skills and deliver a better result for the client. Unfortunately, collaboration isn’t always straightforward. Not everyone works to the same standard. Some people are terrible at communicating, and you …
Read morePets-eye view: the joys of working from home with a pet
For those freelancers lucky enough to have a furry companion, you’ll know all too well the joys of working from home with a pet. Your four-legged friend is there to offer companionship and can help combat that feeling of loneliness. They also provide a welcome distraction when the going gets tough. But, have you ever wondered how your pet feels …
Read moreFreelancer isolation: 5 ways to combat the loneliness
Working from home when you’re self employed or a sole trader is seen by many as a luxury. You can get up when you want, wear what you want, even stay in your pyjamas all day if you feel like it. You don’t have a tedious commute or rush-hour traffic to contend with, and you can start and finish work …
Read moreResearching your competitors: what to look out for
If you want to succeed in business, you need to understand the marketplace and what else is on offer. Who are your potential clients currently working with and how can you compete? What is your target audience prepared to pay and what do they expect to get for their money? Don’t just guess – do your research. You don’t need …
Read moreTweet in haste, repent at leisure
With Elon Musk seemingly never out of trouble when it comes to his Twitter feed, we’re provided with a constant reminder of the potential risks of posting online. This is especially true on social media where the line between a personal profile and business professional can be so easily blurred. Social media can be an essential tool in the life …
Read moreFreelancing as a student? Here’s what you need to know
Being a student now is hard. Tuition and living costs are soaring, student loan interest is at its highest rate yet, and less study-friendly jobs are available than ever as campus populations increase every year. There is an answer that could kickstart your career as well as help you earn some much-needed cash, though: freelancing. You’ll have to be smart …
Read moreIs Freelancing the Right Route for you?
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re considering freelancing. Have you been thinking about taking your creative skills freelance for some time and want to gather a plan together finally? Are you on the precipice and just need a little reassurance that it’s safe to jump? Perhaps you’re facing redundancy and want to explore different options to regular employment? There …
Read moreThe Importance of Freelancer Contracts
Freelancing is the creative’s dream; being your own boss lets you manage your own time, cherry-pick projects and choose your clients. It also allows you to enjoy a healthy work/life balance that many agency and in-house creatives don’t get. This work/life balance should ensure that you don’t have to compromise on the quality of your work. However, there are responsibilities …
Read moreFemale-led start-ups receive half as much funding as male counterparts, report finds
International Women’s Day may have only been a week ago, but we saw a statistic that reminded us that there is still much work to be done before there is a level playing field. Recent data shows that the number of female contractors and freelancers continues to rise, which is welcome news. However, a report highlighted by the Daily Telegraph …
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