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”
Freelancer Interview: Sergio Fernandes, software developer
This week’s freelancer interview is with Sergio Fernandes, a Portuguese software and Sharepoint developer I met while working remotely from Thailand. Who are you and what do you do? My name is Sergio Fernandes and I am freelancer software developer. Right now I am based in the south of Portugal but last couple of years … Continue reading “Freelancer Interview: Sergio Fernandes, software developer”
How to become a freelancer
It’s a huge step going from working for the man to being in control of your own time and work, so here is some advice on how to become a freelancer. Start slowly If you can, become a freelancer while you have at least a part time job. You can take your time, do good … Continue reading “How to become a freelancer”
Develop your freelance strategy with the Business Model Canvas
I recently went on a course run by The Big House in Nottingham called the Startup Success Series. They used a tool called the Business Model Canvas to help us freelancers and businesses work out and refine our strategy. What is the Business Model Canvas? In simple terms, the Business Model Canvas is a structure to … Continue reading “Develop your freelance strategy with the Business Model Canvas”
Freelancer interview: Claire Baldwin, copywriter
This week’s interview is with Nottingham based freelance copywriter Claire Baldwin. Who are you, what do you do and how long have you been freelancing? My name is Claire Baldwin and I run my freelance copywriting business Elytra Copywriting. I mostly write digital copy, such as website content and blog articles, but I’ve also written … Continue reading “Freelancer interview: Claire Baldwin, copywriter”