Freelancing is a difficult thing to make a success out of. One of the hardest parts of freelancing is knowing that it’s all down to you. Read More


It’s summertime again and Facebook is full of envy-inducing holiday snaps. We all need a break in some form but it’s harder for freelancers than typical employees to get away. Read More

More and more companies are hiring freelancers rather than employing extra staff. It provides flexibility and access to a large range of skills, some of which a company may only need occasionally. Read More

Numbers are important if you’re a freelancer. I’m not talking about the number of clients you have or the amount you earn in a month (although they’re pretty darn important). Read More

With Brexit negotiations underway, many business owners are watching the results with interest and concern. Read More

It’s important for any freelancer to have a portfolio of work ready for a potential client to take a look at and make a hiring decision. Read More

Almost everyone dreads writing these things. What are you supposed to say that won’t make you cringe? Read More

The General Election is heating up, with the gap between the two major parties closing at a surprising rate. Each party claims it’s the party for small businesses and the self-employed. Read More

Is your business not growing as much as you hoped it would? One of the key things you can do to grow your business is to make sure you’re working as efficiently as possible and taking opportunities Read More

I’ve made the point many times before that as a freelancer, you are your own one-person small business. So it should come as no surprise that I’m recommending that you, as a freelancer, make a business plan. Read More