Many freelancers work alone, and they like it that way. They know everything that goes on in their business, they don’t have to manage a team and they control every piece of work that goes out. The only problem is that competing with big agencies can be tough, especially when they are well-established with an impressive portfolio of clients. Big …
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You’ve won a fantastic new client, agreed on a price and spent hours working on the project. You raise the invoice and wait. The payment due date passes but there’s no sign of your money. You send a polite email and get no response. You start to feel a little concerned. You need that money to come in soon or …
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As former freelancers ourselves at Dinghy, we understand the importance of getting yourself out of the house from time-to-time, away from the luring procrastinations of doing laundry or finally cleaning that little spot in the kitchen. That’s why we’re running a series of blogs of the best cafes for freelancers to work in each major city around the UK. Having …
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Entering the world of freelancing can be both exciting and daunting. Inevitably there will be some trial and error, some questionable decisions and some mistakes made. However, with a bit of research, planning and a willingness to learn, the mistakes can be limited to inconveniences rather than disasters. One area that needs careful thought is pricing. Many freelancers struggle with …
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Insurance: a word that conjures joy in some, revulsion in others. Something that everyone uses yet no-one wants to talk about. I wrote this article because so many people ask why they need insurance. Even though pretty much everybody in society buys insurance in one form or other, it is something that is misunderstood and purchased in a grudge. I …
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This is part-one of a multi-part series on Impostor Syndrome. We have created this series on overcoming one of the most frequently raised issues by freelancers. It’s a very common experience which can have a real impact on freelancer earnings. This series aims to alleviate the impact that it can have on freelancer’s lives. “I’m a fraud, and they’re going …
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