5 excellent reasons to become a freelancer in 2021

To celebrate National Freelancers Day, here are five reasons to become a freelancer in 2021

Covid freelancing – how the pandemic has affected our freelance productivity

How has the Covid pandemic affected our freelance productivity? Here are some tips to get your work/life balance back on track.

How to improve your small business blogging and content

With so much of your small business marketing now taking place in the digital space, it’s never been more important to hone and craft the written content on your site. Whether it’s a blog post, a news story, an email campaign or a social media post, a huge part of the allure of your brand […]

5 things to avoid in your business writing

Want to make your company’s writing stand out? Here are 5 key thing to avoid in your business writing…

Do we really want to go back to the office?

The Government may be keen for us all to return to the workplace, but do we REALLY want to go back to the office? Let’s look at the pros and cons…

Why should I consider freelancing in 2020?

Choosing a freelance career has a huge number of benefits for many self-employed people. The number of UK freelancers has grown 14% in the past decade, with approximately 1.4 million freelancers working across all UK sectors – so there’s clearly an allure to treading the freelance path and achieving a more flexible career. But with […]

How to cope with unemployment – and ways to get working again

Hundreds of millions of people could be left without work due to the impact of COVID-19, according to various global sources. Many workers in the developed world will have felt safe and stable in their jobs, so the impact of unemployment can be harsh – causing newly employed people to suffer a crisis of confidence. […]

5 Ways To Survive A Video Conferencing Call

With a large chunk of the world already working from home, there’s going to be an awful lot of video calls happening in the weeks to come. As we get used to the idea of self-isolation, home-working and the coronavirus lockdown, it’s the humble video call that’s likely to be our saviour over the coming […]

10 steps for productive remote working during self-isolation

The freelance community knows all about working from home – and as a freelance content consultant and writer, I have spent my own fair share of time holed up at home working on projects, taking part in video calls or attempting to write blogs whilst also doing the laundry. But for many office workers and […]

Going Freelance – the big benefits of going self-employed

Woo hoo! My second self-published book is written, checked and ready to read! And if you’re thinking about going freelance then this book will be right up your street… ‘Going Freelance: Building Work Around Your Life’ is my how-to guide for starting a self-employed career and becoming a successful freelancer. It’s a comprehensive guide to […]