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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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Posted on 27th August 2019 by Caunce O'Hara
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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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5 tips for improving your fortunes as a freelancer in 2019
Posted on 18th February 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Take stock of your finances Whether you run your accounts to the dates of the tax year or from January to December, it is always a good idea to take stock of your finances at least once a year.Ar...
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Key reasons why it is important for freelancers and the self-employed to be active networkers
Posted on 18th January 2019 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Networking in business is a practice that is as old as the sun. Traders regularly met in market squares in ancient times to sell their wares and discuss new opportunities with other traders from far f...
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Tips for a productive day for a freelancer
Posted on 4th January 2019 by Anna Guilford, Digital Marketing Assistant at GoSimpleTax
Being a freelancer will mean that at some point through the year, you will be working remotely. However, being in a different environment can cause productivity issues. This doesn’t have to be ...
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Tips for starting out as a Freelancer or self-employed business owner
Posted on 6th December 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Starting out on your own and then maintaining your self-employed business as your main income is tough. It takes hard work and dedication and it will take you out of your comfort zone on a daily basis...
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A few things that contractors and freelancers could consider for a better year in 2019
Posted on 5th November 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
One of the last things anyone thinks about when they are making their New Year resolutions is their business.Old habits such as quitting smoking, going to the gym more (or even starting to go to t...
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