Self-employment
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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.
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26 Aug 2019
Is there a point to LinkedIn groups anymore?
Fi Shailes laments the unhelpful changes LinkedIn’s made to its groups.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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13 Jan 2019
My first 5 years as a freelance copywriter
Alice Hollis considers how her life has changed since she ditched the 9 to 5 and started her copywriting business.
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10 Oct 2018
How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
Andre Spiteri’s helpful summary of the dos and don’ts of applying for a mortgage when you work for yourself.
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22 Aug 2018
15 tried and tested free (or dirt cheap) tools for copywriters
Andre Spiteri recommends a heap of apps that can save you time, energy and money.
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