Self-employment

08 Jan 2020
Avoiding feast or famine when you’re self-employed
How do you make sure you’ve got a steady stream of work coming in? Anna Metcalfe shares her ideas.

18 Dec 2019
Freelance writers! Don’t give up!
A pep talk for when freelance copywriting life is getting you down, courtesy of Libby Marks.

12 Dec 2019
How we deliver crazy-good client experience every time (a copywriter’s checklist)
Helen Dibble describes the copywriting process she uses to delight her clients.

22 Oct 2019
A simple business plan for freelancers
Alice Hollis shares a clear, quick and easy business plan template you can use for your copywriting business.

15 Oct 2019
Speed networking — is it worth it?
Speed networking a chance to meet like-minded business owners or death by pitching? Shaun Patrick Hand finds out.

25 Sep 2019
Freelance copywriting — the first month
Shaun Patrick Hand looks back on his first few weeks as a freelance copywriter.

18 Sep 2019
It’s not me, it’s you! When to break up with a client
Sally Major’s thoughts on how to figure out if it’s time to part ways a client.

26 Aug 2019
Is there a point to LinkedIn groups anymore?
Fi Shailes laments the unhelpful changes LinkedIn’s made to its groups.

24 Jul 2019
Why you should perfect your elevator pitch TODAY
Nicky Weelen explains why you need to have your elevator pitch ready and waiting.

05 Jul 2019
Avoiding doing that task that’s been hanging around your to-do list for a while? Karen Evennett speaks to an expert who has a tip that might help you start it.

03 Jul 2019
The freelancer’s choice: sole trader or limited company?
Is it better to be a sole trader or form a limited company? Mary Whitehouse runs through the pros and cons of both.

20 Jun 2019
Balancing motherhood with self-employment
Yvette Lamb shares her experiences of juggling the demands that come with being a mother and a freelancer.
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