Self-employment
25 Sep 2019
Freelance copywriting — the first month
Shaun Patrick Hand looks back on his first few weeks as a freelance copywriter.
18 Sep 2019
It’s not me, it’s you! When to break up with a client
Sally Major’s thoughts on how to figure out if it’s time to part ways a client.
26 Aug 2019
Is there a point to LinkedIn groups anymore?
Fi Shailes laments the unhelpful changes LinkedIn’s made to its groups.
24 Jul 2019
Why you should perfect your elevator pitch TODAY
Nicky Weelen explains why you need to have your elevator pitch ready and waiting.
05 Jul 2019
Avoiding doing that task that’s been hanging around your to-do list for a while? Karen Evennett speaks to an expert who has a tip that might help you start it.
03 Jul 2019
The freelancer’s choice: sole trader or limited company?
Is it better to be a sole trader or form a limited company? Mary Whitehouse runs through the pros and cons of both.
20 Jun 2019
Balancing motherhood with self-employment
Yvette Lamb shares her experiences of juggling the demands that come with being a mother and a freelancer.
13 Jan 2019
My first 5 years as a freelance copywriter
Alice Hollis considers how her life has changed since she ditched the 9 to 5 and started her copywriting business.
10 Oct 2018
How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
Andre Spiteri’s helpful summary of the dos and don’ts of applying for a mortgage when you work for yourself.
22 Aug 2018
15 tried and tested free (or dirt cheap) tools for copywriters
Andre Spiteri recommends a heap of apps that can save you time, energy and money.
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