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Are You Failing at Freelancing?
Freelancing can be tough – sometimes it feels as though everyone else has got it sussed while you’re scraping the barrel for work. But you’re not failing – you just need to make some changes.
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How to Price Your Services as a Freelancer
How do you price your services as a freelancer? How do you decide what you are worth? Why is hourly pricing a bad idea? And how can you increase your prices if you think they are too low?
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How to Avoid Getting Ghosted by Potential Clients
Are you tired of getting ghosted by prospects you’ve spent hours trying to woo? If you only get ghosted occasionally, you probably don’t have a major issue. But if you’re getting ghosted regularly, the problem might be you. And the first step to fixing it is figuring out what’s causing it.
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How to Look After Your Mental Health as a Freelancer
Freelancing is hard. If it wasn’t, everyone would be doing it. Fortunately, there are things you can do to look after your mental health. To reduce the feelings of anxiety. To minimise stress. To avoid burnout. And to build a business that makes you happy.
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A Guide to Marketing for New Freelancers
Are you new to freelancing? Confused about where to start looking for clients? Want to get your marketing off to a flying start? This article covers the basics of getting your first few clients and increasing your chances of success.
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How to Start a Freelance Business in the UK
Hundreds of thousands of people successfully make a living as a freelancer, and you could too. You don’t need to know how to do everything all at once but knowing the basics and having an idea what to expect will help you move your business forward faster.
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How to Take Holidays as a Freelancer
Think working for yourself means you can’t have “proper” holidays? It doesn’t. Being a freelancer should give you more freedom and flexibility – not less. Find out how you can take guilt-free time off.
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Taking a Break: 3 Amazing Weeks in Peru
This is a bit different to my usual content, but I wanted to share details of my adventure in Peru. If you’re thinking of adding this amazing country to your bucket list, I hope this article gives you some inspiration.
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Freelancers: Are You Working Hard at the Wrong Things?
Working hard doesn’t mean working long hours. If you’re filling your time with the wrong type of work, you’ll be busy but not profitable. Work hard on the right things and you’ll have a much healthier work-life balance.
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How to Avoid the Feast and Famine Cycle
The feast and famine cycle is not inevitable. You don’t have to put up with being overwhelmed with work one month and then wondering if you’ll be able to pay the mortgage the next. Learn how to manage your money, time and marketing and get consistency in your business.
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How to Make Money as a Freelance Writer
Do you dream of making a living from words? In this article, I share my tips for getting paid as a freelance writer.
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How to Get the Best from Networking
Networking can be a great way to meet your next client. But how can you make sure you get the most from every event you attend? And how do you find events that are right for you?
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Are You Cut Out For Freelance Life?
While it is possible to create that dream business, it won’t happen overnight. It takes hard work. It’s not always comfortable. And there will be disappointments. Which is why not everybody is cut out for freelance life.
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10 Common Freelancing Mistakes
If freelancing was easy, everyone would be doing it. So if you are thinking of quitting the nine-to-five or you’ve recently made the leap into freelance life, here are ten common freelancing mistakes to avoid.
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7 Reasons Freelancers Should Prioritise Exercise
Exercising isn’t just good for your physical health – it can benefit you in many ways, including making you better at running your business. And that’s why I recommend making it a priority.
