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 ticklyView More
Category: Freelancing Advice
Slow and steady wins the race: A new approach to work for 2020
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 thatView More
Freelancing at Christmas: How to protect your time
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,View More
What is batch working and can it help you be more productive?
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 theView More
Does People Per Hour have a spam problem?
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 extraView More
How to apply for freelance jobs (and get them)
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,View More
How to invoice a company for freelance work
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 invoiceView More
Tips for budgeting and making a living as a freelancer
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 aView More
Winning clients the easy way: with Bidsketch
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 isView More