No one cares if your business fails. This might sound harsh and defeatist, but hear me out for a moment. When you’re working that 9-5

If you’re reading this article, it means that either you own your own business or are thinking about starting one. No matter which category applies

Setting boundaries is one of the best things you can do for your freelance business. When you set freelance client boundaries, everyone knows where they

My Twitter feed is full of freelancers looking for support. The vast majority are asking the exact same question: how do I get my client

Being a freelance writer is about so much more than just writing. You’re also in charge of marketing, business development, client relationship management, a website, social media profiles, accounts, tax and the list goes on.

One of the biggest perks of being a full-time freelance writer and business owner is that I get to call the shots. I can decide

I’ll preface this article by saying that nothing brings me more joy in life than seeing a freelancer call out their clients for an unpaid

The first year of freelancing is all about making mistakes. No matter how many online courses you take. No matter how many blogs you read.

I know from first hand experience that it is all too tempting to drop your prices just to avoid hearing “no”. When an enquiry lands

We’re currently 27 days into January 2020, and I have been ill for every day of this decade so far. It started as a tickly

This Christmas I managed to take 11 glorious days off work. This is pretty much unheard of as  a freelancer, so I’m pretty proud that

At this time of year, freelance Twitter is awash with complaints. From not getting paid on time, to client’s requesting work right before the holidays,

I’m always sceptical about new trends in working habits. I tried the Pomodoro method and found it to be completely frantic. I’ve also tried the

It’s not often that I have a slow month, but when I do, I often head to places like PeoplePerHour to pick up some extra

One time I sent my CV to a prospective client. My CV! Let that sink in a moment. They weren’t looking for a full-time employee,

You’ve landed a client, done an amazing job on the project, handed over the final work and then…. nothing. They’re waiting for you to invoice

If you’re used to the regularity of a monthly paycheque, then freelancing might come as a shock to the system. Making a living as a

My biggest concern being a solo freelancer is that I won’t be taken seriously. Putting yourself out there with big clients is daunting, which is