Asking for an increase in pay can be uncomfortable for most, if not a risky call. But sometimes, it’s also necessary if you want to grow and define yourself as a successful freelancer. It is important not to undersell yourself and your services. Each year you gain more experience and strive to do a better job – so why shouldn’t this reflect on...
Flat Rate Scheme for Freelancers and Contractors: Is it for You?
If you’re new to contracting or freelancing there are a few things you need to consider, one of which is how you will account for VAT and whether you’ll use the Flat Rate Scheme. But what is the Flat Rate Scheme and is adopting it the right decision for you and your circumstances?
7 Common Web Design Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Interviews for freelance web designers can be quite challenging. Sometimes your interviewer won’t know the first thing about web design and other times they will be experts in the field. As a result, you never know what to expect.
Using Influencer Marketing as part of your Freelance Strategy
Influencer marketing is in its prime with brand practitioners swearing by this marketing tactic that works wonders at bringing in more customers. But what about freelancers? Can they too reap the benefits of this mainstream tactic that has seemingly become inevitable today?
Interview with Dragos Muntean – Freelance Product Designer
Dragos is an experienced and self-taught Product Designer with 14 years of experience in the field. Starting off originally as a side hustle, Dragos has turned his freelancing gigs into a full-blown career. He shares his story with us today!
Hiring Family Members for Your Freelance Business
For a thriving freelance business, getting the right people on board is as important as successful client management. This can sometimes mean hiring family members. Unsure of how exactly to do this or if you even should? We've rounded up facts and data backing why hiring family members isn't the worst idea after all.
How to Read Faster – Tips & Tricks for Rapid Reading
Whether it is books, online articles, emails, Facebook posts or even the smallest things like Tweets, most people read a crazy amount of words each day without even thinking about it. Wouldn’t be great to read and comprehend faster?
Hosting an Ask Me Anything Session as Freelancer
Freelancers are always on the lookout for ways to beat competition. To attract potential clients and engage with existing ones, you need to adapt to the latest trends. And one such trend is to host Ask Me Anything sessions.
Organising Meetups in 7 Steps to Boost Your Freelance Career
Nowadays, a lot of people look towards the internet when it comes down to networking or special interests. But you don’t have to meet virtually anymore, thanks to Meetup. If you haven’t heard about this service, you’re in for a ride.
How to Deal with Client Revisions as a Freelancer
One of the most frustrating challenges for many freelancers is dealing with repeated client requests for revisions on a project. This is a factor you need to be prepared to deal with on a regular basis - so check out our tips to dealing with client revisions properly.