Tech firms are often thought of as inherently cool places to work, not least thanks to their (often rather overblown!) reputations for constructing airy, gadget-filled employee spaces that more closely resemble giant hangout zones than traditional cubicle-based office floors.
Have you ever tried to share a news story from your site to Twitter and realised there is no picture being pulled through to the Twitter Card? Twitter might have added the wrong image or Read more…
According to the UK Office of National Statistics, one in seven British workers, are freelance, while in America the Freelancers Union estimate it is as high as one in three, with Forbes predicting 50% will be self employed by 2020. Read more…
The field of freelance web design can be a lucrative option for the tech-savvy entrepreneur, but it can be challenging to get your foot in the door. There are several ways that you can set Read more…
How to dress for a job interview and the importance of looking professional when meeting prospective employers.
How to write a freelance brief, what to include and how to structure the brief when giving a new project or online job to a freelance consultant.
I used a visual CV to show how I was right for the job I was applying for. Find out how I made the infographic and how you can make your own.
Freelance rates can be hard to figure out and one of the main things people ask before they go freelance is how to work out their freelance consultant rate.
How to become a freelance consultant, featuring tips and advice from experienced freelancers on getting clients and keeping them.
Freelance tools that new and established freelancers are using and recommend. You can be confident that you’ll enjoy using these freelance services as well.
The number one rule of building long-term client relationships is to deliver added value wherever you see the opportunity. Find out how.
This is a guest post from Brad Shorr, Director of Content Strategy at Straight North, a B2B SEO, web design and PPC company. Half the challenge of cultivating freelance work is getting potential clients to Read more…
Hiring freelance web developers is notoriously difficult. Not only do talented web developers possess technical skill, but they must also be able to work in a team, predict deadlines, and handle the stresses of product Read more…
The first thing to know about how to drink whisky is that only you can decide how you prefer to drink whisky. Whisky comes in many different flavours, ages, colours, smells and serves. Part of Read more…
The landscape of public relations and marketing in general is often changing and as a freelancer it may be hard to stay up to date on everything going on. Fortunately, the guys over at TechFunction Read more…
This is a guest article from John at Zervant, who make online invoicing software designed to help freelancers and sole traders avoid late payment and get paid for the work they do. In this post I’d like to share Read more…
Travel Selfie by Seth Eckert As a freelancer and small business owner, I find it vitally important to take a regular step back and look at what I’ve been working on for the past Read more…
People choose to take the leap into the world of freelancing for many reasons - choosing your own hours, being your own boss, operating in new locations, and having the opportunity to earn and keep Read more…
I’ve been shortlisted by the nice people at IPSE as a Freelancer of the Year finalist in their Freelancer Awards. This is mainly for my work at Montfort, but also for other initiatives like Freelance Read more…
Speaking about digital trends for 10 minutes is hard enough. Speaking about digital trends for 10 minutes to a group of around 50 independent consultants is harder. Speaking about digital trends for 10 minutes to Read more…
Calin from Freelance Business Guide invited me to contribute to his Freelance Inspiration Infographic and I was more than happy to help inspire other freelancers on their journey. Being called a “leading freelancer” was a great Read more…
Working out how to find freelance clients is one of the big challenges in freelance life. You may find it tough at the beginning, but here are ideas to help.
London coworking spaces are popping up everywhere, as shown by this map from coworkinglondon.com. But the nature of coworking itself is changing, as shown by rising prices, the “niche-ing” of spaces, the increase in established companies Read more…
How much experience do you need to go freelance? And if you want more or feel like you need more, how do you get more experience as a freelancer? When I first went freelance, I had Read more…
It can be scary making the leap from full-time job to being a freelancer. I remember how daunting it was to leave my job and start out on my own. I was lucky enough to have Read more…
