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Support for the self-employed and small businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic
Posted on 23rd March 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
The rapidly moving landscape created by the COVID-19 pandemic is making life extremely tough for a lot of people. There are ways that the self-employed and small businesses can seek support until thin...
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Maintaining your productivity while you’re working from home
Posted on 23rd March 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
Working from home is not for everyone. Some people require, even need, the structure of a 9 to 5 job in an office environment. Other workers in the UK economy are adept, even experts, at it and are...
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What does the 2020 Budget look like for freelancers and contractors?
Posted on 17th March 2020 by Phil Ainley MCIM CMktr
Amidst the extensive details of increased borrowing and the improved investment into the UK’s economy and improving its infrastructure, there was little mention of the rollout of IR35 reform to the ...
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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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