Lisa Dellow delves into the positive and negatives of shared-office spaces.

Kathy Sharpe’s ideas for identifying copywriting clients you’ll feel good about working with.

Speed networking a chance to meet like-minded business owners or death by pitching? Shaun Patrick Hand finds out.

Sean Patrick Hand on the change in perspective that happens when you start working for yourself.

Jonathan Wilcock on why he thinks empathy is the best policy.

Matthew Dryzmala’s account of the start of his foray into the world of freelancing.

Jonathan Wilcock says a firm no to copywriting niches.

Andre Spiteri’s helpful summary of the dos and don’ts of applying for a mortgage when you work for yourself.

Elizabeth Hibbert’s tips for overcoming isolation if you work on your own.

Karen Marston’s advice on taking a break without having a breakdown.

“Writer’s block is your mind’s way of telling you to take a break and free your mind. You have to accept that no amount of intently staring at the screen, banging your head on the desk or swearing loudly at no-one in particular, is going to work.”

Katherine Wildman asks what makes you different, and what do you want your clients and peers to associate you with?