Well my last blog hasn’t aged well, with the UK now all confined to our houses aside from essential shopping and a short daily exercise. So much has happened so fast. I hope you’re all safe and healthy. Same Same.. In some ways, nothing has changed for my freelancing. Working from home 99% of the … Continue reading “Freelancing In Uncertain Times”
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Best VPN For Freelancers
A ‘virtual private network’ (VPN) is essential while working from home, coffee shops and when working remotely (Read more tech tips for freelancers). A VPN can stop the wifi owner snooping on what you’re doing and other people seeing what you’re up to online. While I’m sure none of us are up to no good, … Continue reading “Best VPN For Freelancers”
Recent survey finds that flexible working increases productivity and improves wellbeing
A survey of over 100 freelancers, small business and corporate employees has found that flexible working could provide the key for delivering growth and productivity for businesses and improving people’s wellbeing in the future. In the survey which asked people about how their working patterns, to try and throw some light on what the future … Continue reading “Recent survey finds that flexible working increases productivity and improves wellbeing”
This week in freelancing: Saying no, isolation and support
I had a tough week in August as a freelancer for various reasons. A local remote worker who works from home all the time called me and put me back on my feet however! Thanks, S. Saying No Especially when taking referrals, saying ‘no’ can be extremely difficult. It’s hard to turn paying work away … Continue reading “This week in freelancing: Saying no, isolation and support”
Freelancer interview: Rachael van Oudheusden, Big Old House
Who are you and what do you do? I’m Rachael van Oudheusden, from Big Old House [www.bigoldhouse.com]. I’m a freelance Marketing and PR Consultant and Copywriter. I help businesses talk to existing and potential customers through B2B marketing, PR and copywriting. It’s pretty varied. It can involve creating marketing plans, coordinating advertising, writing brochures, websites, … Continue reading “Freelancer interview: Rachael van Oudheusden, Big Old House”