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Key points you should know to be a successful freelancer – part two
Posted on 29th November 2019 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
In part one of key points you should know to be a successful freelancer, we provided advice on building your freelance services, achieving financial security, running checks on clients and more. Ke...
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Key points you should know to be a successful freelancer
Posted on 18th November 2019 by Katherine Ducie - Marketing Executive
There’s no doubt that being a successful freelancer comes with many benefits including having an abundance of freedom and the flexibility to work the hours that suit you, from any location. Hand...
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Alcohol Reduction Hypnotherapy Specialist – Ailsa Frank
Posted on 11th November 2019 by Katherine Ducie - Marketing Executive
Alcohol Reduction Hypnotherapy Specialist, Ailsa Frank, has an impressive 31 years of freelancing experience under her belt. While recovering from a challenging time in her own life, Ailsa discover...
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Life as a PR and copywriting freelancer: Martina Mercer
Posted on 4th November 2019 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
It’s estimated that there are 1.4 million British freelancers working across all sectors, a steady increase of 14% over the last decade. PR, copywriting and other media disciplines lend themselve...
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Freelance PR and Marketing Professional – Andrea Sexton
Posted on 28th October 2019 by Katherine Ducie - Marketing Executive
Bristol based freelance PR and marketing professional and director at Admire PR Ltd, Andrea Sexton, has been working in PR for the past 14 years. Before branching into PR, Andrea, an Equine Scienc...
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Finding the right freelancer working environment
Posted on 14th October 2019 by Katherine Ducie - Marketing Executive
For many freelancers, working from home is the most practical place for them to run their freelance business from. In the comfort of your own home, you don’t have to fork out rent for an office and ...
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Looking after yourself as a Freelancer
Posted on 9th October 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Thursday October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. As part of the day the NHS is currently running a campaign called ‘Every Mind Matters’. According to MIND Charity, approximately 1 in every ...
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Free ways to market yourself online as a freelancer
Posted on 7th October 2019 by Katherine Ducie - Marketing Executive
Whether you’re starting out as a freelancer or you’re already established in your industry, every so often it’s worth assessing your marketing efforts to ensure you’re on track to reach your g...
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10 freelancing traps you should try and avoid
Posted on 6th September 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
You’ve taken the plunge to work for yourself and started freelancing. You’re your own boss, you make the decisions, you’re unstoppable. Woooaaah, hold on there tiger! Take some time to read o...
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10 Soft skills for every freelancer
Posted on 31st August 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
Your success as a freelancer depends wholly on you. Therefore, it is important to ensure you are fully equipped to deal with the myriad of tasks and engagements that will come your way. From meetin...
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Tell us what you want to read about
Posted on 27th August 2019 by Caunce O'Hara
We want you to enjoy our blog and our e-newsletter so we can provide you with the best topics for you and your business. Email your suggestions to socialmedia@caunceohara.co.uk...
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Selling your services and yourself as a Freelancer
Posted on 18th July 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
To be successful in the competitive world of freelancing you need to hone your selling skills as well as your technical skills. Selling is a key skill in business and one that doesn’t come natura...
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How you can stay focused if you work from home
Posted on 24th May 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, the number of people who work from home rose 74% between 2008 and 2018. Working from home is popular, not only with self-employed worke...
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Freelancers Guide to Professional Indemnity Insurance
Posted on 15th May 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
If you are a freelancer or contractor you will no doubt have been advised to ensure you carry Professional Indemnity Insurance. Understanding insurance polices and what they cover you for can be co...
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Why you should include milestone payments in your freelance contracts
Posted on 25th February 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Anyone who has ever freelanced will have either heard the story below or been a victim of it at some point. The freelancer engages in work for a client for which payment has been promised, but paym...
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