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”
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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”
Sales Tips For Freelancers
As freelancers we have to sell ourselves and our services to potential clients. Possibly due to shady tactics and high pressure sales from other people and companies (looking at you, car dealers), it’s easy to feel bad about ‘selling’. There’s no need however as it’s possible to sell yourself without any need to mislead or … Continue reading “Sales Tips For Freelancers”
Freelancer work/life balance
Getting the freelancer work/life balance right can be tricky with the structure of the workplace removed. As Bees Make Honey say there are many people who: “..quit their shitty job working for The Man to pursue their dreams… Six months to a year down the line, they’ve replaced that shitty former boss. Who made them … Continue reading “Freelancer work/life balance”