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These financial resolutions helped a self-made millionaire make his fortune
To help build effective financial habits for the New Year and beyond, here are 6 recession-proof financial resolutions for 2023 from a self-made millionaire
The tips are from expert Thomas Kralow, a professional trader,…
2 in 5 SMEs worried about insolvency: can freelancers help them survive the storm?
Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a vital part of the UK economy. However, over recent months, there has been an increase in concern among business owners that they may enter insolvency because they can't weather the looming…
Top 5 recession-proof professions that you may want to consider
While the British may not like to admit it, what happens in the US jobs market and Central Bank policy has a tendency to influence decision-making over in Old Blighty. That's why it doesn't hurt for freelancers and career shifters to keep…
Want to go freelance but can’t quit your job yet?
If you are dreaming of going freelance or even just changing direction with skills you already have, then Career and Interviewing Coach Judy Bullimore and Startup Business Consultant and Mentor John Spencer Williams have some great tips to…
How to boost your freelance business when inflation is on the rise
For many freelancers, inflation has forced them to adapt their business strategy to safeguard themselves against higher costs.
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 14.6% in the 12 months to September 2022, up from 13.1% in…
Freelancers: when’s the last time you snooped on your competition?
With talk of more highly skilled contractors breaking free of umbrella companies in the next year, they may want to see what the competition is getting up to. Here are some tips to get noticed
Skills in demand today are very…
Avoid these mistakes before you start freelancing– you could lose your gig or get sued if you don’t
Going freelance full or even in your free time is a great way to build an additional income. Before you do though make sure you are not in breach of an existing working contract. You could pay dearly with your livelihood and reputation if…
How to get your freelance portfolio in front of more prospective clients and agencies
For those freelancers that rely solely on a recruitment agency and an umbrella company to bag new projects or fixed contract jobs, you might want to up your game and make your portfolio more accessible to agencies and prospective clients.…
How to avoid getting “flexi-fished” in a new job
Care is needed when advertising flexible working patterns in job roles
Many of us have heard of catfishing whereby someone deceptively creates a false identity to lure people on a social networking service, usually targeting a specific…
How to pitch to SMEs and solve their challenges
A poll of 500 SME decision-makers, carried out by OnePoll on behalf of NatWest’s Mentor service, highlights the most pressing HR issues affecting SMEs today. Here's how freelancers can pitch their services to solve those problems.
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