Self-employment
25 Jan 2021
Congratulations! You’ve survived 2020. Now what?
Ben McKinney looks back at last year and ponders what this one will bring.
03 Dec 2020
How to beat loneliness as a freelancer
Working for yourself can mean saying goodbye to office banter and regular social interaction. Lorna McGachie shares some ways to help make sure you don’t feel isolated.
25 Nov 2020
You must, you will, you are. How discipline can make you a better freelance writer
Jonathan Wilcock on why you should free yourself from the tyranny of unrealistic goals
04 Nov 2020
3 ways to create a strong competitive differentiator
Alice Hollis’ guide to finding what makes you and your business unique.
28 Oct 2020
Is business coaching right for you?
Katie Thompson’s views on whether business coaches are worth your time and money.
20 Oct 2020
Alice Hollis waxes lyrical about the advantages of being a parent AND a freelancer.
14 Oct 2020
Don’t try this alone: why freelancers need friends
Amy Boylan runs through the many benefits of having buddies who are freelancers too.
13 Oct 2020
How to win over new clients when you have no experience (yet)
New to copywriting and don’t have any previous work to show potential clients? Louise Shanahan has some suggestions
06 Oct 2020
Why listening might just be the most important skill for any freelancer
Megan Douglas on why listening (really listening, not just waiting until it’s your turn to speak) is key for freelancers
23 Sep 2020
These people will be nightmare clients, guaranteed
Mark Garner’s advice on how to avoid clients who’ll make your life a misery.
11 Aug 2020
Starting a business during a pandemic
Alice Solaiman describes what it’s been like building a business during lockdown.
28 Jul 2020
What my dog teaches me about customer focus
Anna Metcalfe explains the links between dog agility and tuning into your customers.
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