Author: Tom Goodwin

It’s no secret that freelance work can be unpredictable, and especially if there are certain times of the year when your business tends to grind to a halt – like during the sleepy summer months. Thankfully, seasonal work can be a great option, affording you the opportunity to earn additional income and gain experience during this dreaded ‘summer slowdown.’ What is seasonal work? Before we get into it, what even is seasonal work? I’m glad you asked. Seasonal employees are basically short-term workers who come in and fulfil additional staffing needs during an organisation’s busiest months. The main selling…

We all know freelance work can be unpredictable in nature (to say the least), so it’s fair to assume there’ll be times when there isn’t a whole lot of work to go around. Most notably during the summer months, when your clients are burning on a beach somewhere and you’re left waiting by the phone. Fear not, though, as there are a number of things you can do to survive – and even thrive – during this so-called ‘summer slowdown’. Run an expense forecast Being financially prepared for an income drop is key. Start by making a list of…

We all know that freelance work can be unpredictable in nature (to say the least), and so it’s fair to assume there’ll be times when there isn’t a whole lot of work to go around. Like those long summer months when most of your clients are burning on a beach somewhere, while you wait by the phone. These dry spells can be frustrating – but there is a possible solution you might want to consider if you haven’t already: seasonal employment. As with anything in life, it’s not perfect, but it might just be the answer to your prayers. Let’s…

It might be nice to have a crystal ball sometimes, but until that particular type of tech comes around, there are more practical ways to keep an eye on the financial health of your business. In short, it’s all down to the data that you capture, and what you do with it.