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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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Self-Employment in the UK at its highest levels since records started
Posted on 15th October 2018 by Hannah Boardman - Digital Marketing Apprentice
Since 2001 there has been a rapid growth in self-employment. It is now estimated that 4.8 million people in the UK are self-employed. This means the number of self-employed workers now accounts for ar...
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Freelance Freedom or Full-time Framework?
Posted on 21st September 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Going self-employed has its rewards, but is it really right for you? The growth boom of the self-employed market, since the financial crisis of 2009, has changed the landscape and the way people view...
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How to Ensure You Get Paid on Time Every Time
Posted on 12th September 2018 by SAGE
As a freelancer, it’s vital that you get paid for your work. Like most freelancers, you probably request payment after completing the task.So, you’ve already put in the hard work and now you n...
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10 facts about freelance web designers you didn’t know
Posted on 10th September 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Web design and development is a technical skill. It requires a lot of hard work, study, research and a good web designer will have countless hours of experience under their belt.Most web designers...
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The Rise And Rise Of Co-Working
Posted on 28th August 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Co-working continues to grow in popularity with freelancers across the UK Co-working has seen a boom in recent years, with many freelancers and micro-businesses opting-to work in communal spaces....
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Celebrating National Photography Day
Posted on 17th August 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
A photograph is still possibly the best way to capture a special moment in time. Time spent with your family and friends, a special event, or a professional photograph of nature, or urban landscape, o...
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