Coping with the ups and downs of being a freelancer

Want to make your freelance life easier? Here are 5 ways to cope with the ups and downs of running a freelance business.

Moving to Oz: Relocating your freelance business to a new country

Thinking of moving your freelance business to Australia? Here are eight ways to make the move less stressful.

Haikus from the Past – everyday life in September 2011

Dip into these 30 haikus from September 2011, to find out what life in London was like a decade ago.

5 excellent reasons to become a freelancer in 2021

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

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. […]

How to start a freelance side hustle during the lockdown

We’re living through extraordinary and incredibly challenging times at the moment. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been wider, more intense and more harmful than anyone truly expected. And, for some people in our communities, there’s also been a significant economic impact. Many people in the most affected industry sectors are now either […]

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 […]

Talking about Going Freelance on North Herts Radio

I had the pleasure of talking to the #HertHour Companion team from North Herts Radio today – chatting about freelancing, changes in the workplace and my new book, ‘Going Freelance: Building Work Around Your Life’. Have a listen as we talk about the benefits of freelancing, the control you get over your own time, and […]