With the continued rise of AI, it’s understandable that many freelancers are becoming increasingly concerned about losing out on work in both the short and long term. Read More
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Picture the scene: you sit down at your desk to finally tackle that all-important piece of work you need to get done, when suddenly the pile of washing in the corner starts calling your name… Read More
The best thing about being a freelancer is that you’re responsible for everything, and the worst thing about being a freelancer is that you’re responsible for everything.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little help every once in a while? That’s where freelance job sites come in. But how do they work exactly? Read More
It can sometimes pay to have as many strings to your freelancing bow as possible in today’s increasingly competitive and technological world, enabling you to diversify when needed.
That’s a nice (and perfectly sensible) idea in theory, but what if it means branching out into areas so varied you end up running multiple freelance businesses, rather than extending your existing service? In which case, how on earth are you supposed to promote all of them at the same time?
It’s a question we regularly encounter, so in this article we share our favourite tips for promoting multiple freelance businesses at once. Read More
This is an age-old debate for freelancers, with the answer not being immediately obvious. You might think it’s better to have as many strings to your bow as possible, but what if someone is looking for specialised knowledge in a particular area? Read More
As a freelancer, you kind of are your business, and so any negative review is going to feel like a personal attack. This is totally normal, so it’s not unreasonable if your emotions temporarily get the better of you.
That said, while lashing out might feel good in the moment, it won’t help you attract prospective clients in the future.
Reframing a “bad” review is an opportunity to improve and demonstrate your commitment to client satisfaction. To help you out, let’s go through some of the things you can do to make sure you’re dealing with negative reviews in the right way. Read More
There are numerous benefits to being a freelancer, the most obvious one being increased freedom and flexibility in all areas – from where and when you work, to who you work with and what kinds of projects you choose to work on.
As a freelancer, your destiny is in your own hands, and this is the main reason so many people have made the switch and gone out on their own.
But the road less travelled is often precarious, with freelancing bringing its own set of challenges.
When it comes to securing a mortgage, for example, you may discover that you have your work cut out for you.
Why, though? And what, if anything, can you do about it? Let’s take a look. Read More
You don’t want to get in trouble. So, what exactly are you supposed to do when a previous employer reaches out looking to enlist your services on a “freelance” basis?
Does it matter that you used to work for them? Would you fall inside IR35 if you were to say yes?
You probably have a lot of questions (including, “What’s IR35?”), but that’s ok because we have a lot of answers. Read More
In today’s increasingly digital and tech-savvy world, more and more companies are choosing to hire freelancers on an ad hoc basis instead of employing additional full-time staff to carry out the same tasks.
The nature of freelance work is that it’s flexible, meaning it affords businesses a certain level of freedom when it comes to making new hires. If it doesn’t quite work out with a particular freelancer, then the company simply won’t hire them again in the future. It’s also useful if you only need someone temporarily.
More broadly, hiring freelancers gives you access to a large range of skills, and this is where an online marketplace proves invaluable. So where do you start? Read More
It’s one thing to get a customer through the door.
It’s another thing entirely to keep them inside – or coming back regularly.
Yes, customer retention really is the name of the game in a lot of ways, with it being more profitable than customer acquisition in the long run.
It ensures your income is stable and predictable, which obviously helps with things like paying bills on time. As a freelancer, this is huge.
What’s the secret, then? Why are you struggling to keep clients on board?
Here are five possible reasons. Read More
