In this blog we’ll discuss the concept of ‘Deep Work’, why it’s important to your freelance work and offer some tips on how to actually do this Deep Work. What is deep work? Deep Work is a term coined by author Cal Newport in his book “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted … Continue reading ““Deep Work” and how it will help your freelance business”
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Freelancer Interview: Matthew King
Our second freelancer interview is Derby based designer Matt King. Read on to hear about Matt’s experience of working in his freelance design business. Who are you and what do you do? My name is Matthew King and I run my own freelance graphic design business called Matthew King Creative. I offer services in branding, … Continue reading “Freelancer Interview: Matthew King”
This Month in Freelancing: May 2018
It’s been an interesting month to be a freelancer. With the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) coming into effect today, it presents challenges to freelancers and many businesses are struggling to come to terms with what’s required of them. Meeting the GDPR as a Freelancer I’ve had to upgrade my billing and support system to … Continue reading “This Month in Freelancing: May 2018”
Freelancer interview: Victoria M
Here’s the first of our interviews with freelancers – read on and find out what Victoria has learned since starting out as a freelance marketing consultant.
Freelancers: Always Use A Contract & Terms
If you meet a friendly potential client it’s really easy to start work without having a contract or terms in place. It might be fine, but you might end up working for nothing or getting in trouble. I got fleeced by an agency one time – delivering their project to a tight deadline meant making … Continue reading “Freelancers: Always Use A Contract & Terms”