Author: Kara Copple

Many freelancers start off keeping their day job and freelancing in their spare time. It can be a good way of finding your feet and trying it out before taking the plunge and going freelance full-time. However, because of the casual nature of the work, some freelancers are in danger of ignoring the legal implications of working on the side. You might not think your side venture counts as a business but it does, and you have certain responsibilities as a result. Whether you’re planning on setting up a full blown business or are just thinking of an occasional casual…

When you work as a freelancer it’s important to protect your interests by putting an agreement or formal contract in place. Freelancer agreements make the scope of a project clear to everyone, manage expectations, and confirm the costs.

Freelancers who often work from home are often urged to get out of the house and work elsewhere. A change of scenery can do a lot of good, is the usual argument. A popular alternative to home working is the café, but is it really that beneficial?

Freelancing sounds enticing. Working for yourself; not having a boss to, well, boss you around; throwing over the 9-5 for the 8-4, 10-6 or whatever suits you; losing the commute; deciding how much you’re worth rather than having that dictated to you…

The key to successful client relationships is good communication. Good communication keeps everyone happy and on the same page and helps to iron out any problems before they cause bigger issues.

Whether your freelance business is ticking along nicely or beginning to flounder, here are five ideas for boosting your freelance income.

There comes a time in many freelancers’ careers when they consider asking for a deposit upfront. Some are hesitant to do so, fearing it’ll put off potential clients. However, getting money upfront has its benefits. 

Back in the beginning when you were starting out as a freelancer did you ever imagine you would get too busy one day? Well it’s finally happened.

While summer may not be everyone’s quiet season, work commonly slows down for many freelancers at this time of year.

Unless you’re exceptionally lucky, you won’t be bombarded on day one of freelancing by the sound of clients knocking on your front door (unless you’ve left a job and taken a whole slew of potential clients with you – a move that will make you hugely unpopular).