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Ditch emails: this is how freelancers win repeat business

Staff Reporter Dec 3, 2024

While email remains a staple for project communication, it's perhaps not the best route to becoming top-of-mind with existing clients and sparking the interest of new ones. Here we highlight perhaps a better way to get repeat business and…

How freelancers can fast track their financial freedom and confidence in 3 months

Staff Reporter Dec 1, 2024

Inspired by the practical strategies of renowned entrepreneur and financial expert Mark Tilbury, we explore how you could achieve greater financial stability as a freelancer. While there are no overnight miracles, these simple, realistic…

Guilt-free snacks perfect for busy freelancers

Staff Reporter Oct 13, 2024

Long hours, inconsistent schedules, and the pressure to constantly hustle can take a toll on your health. That's why it's crucial to prioritise your well-being, starting with what you will grab for convenience when it comes to a snack. …

Walkie Talkies: Aristotle’s therapeutic technique is helping people leave their troubles behind in…

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Aug 30, 2024

Self Space, a UK mental health therapy service with an approachable retail shop feel, is offering free therapy sessions for its popular Walk Club. “We’ve found that over half of Brits (61%) feel that they are ‘stuck in a rut’, with over…

Riots: Why firms should offer work from home or remote options to contractors this week

Staff Reporter Aug 5, 2024

The riots witnessed across the UK this past week have been unsettling for many, with events across the nation causing violence, disruption and concerns about safety. If your company has recently welcomed contractors or freelancers back to…

Why we think the IKEA MITTZON desk is perfect for freelancers and startups

Staff Reporter Jul 18, 2024

Selecting the right (or wrong) desk can impact productivity and overall well-being. Not to mention your budget. But when we learned of the IKEA MITTZON Desk thanks to home interiors site Apartment Therapy, we asked ourselves, how is this…

How could your personality impact your success?

Staff Reporter Jun 18, 2024

Discover how your introversion or extroversion could be shaping your freelance career. Learn to leverage your strengths, overcome challenges, and tailor your work life for optimal productivity and fulfilment. What do Mark…

Midlife crisis: How hormonal imbalance wreaks havoc on couples (and how to weather the storm…

Staff Reporter Jun 9, 2024

A perfect storm is brewing in the bodies and minds of those in midlife, making them particularly vulnerable to emotional turmoil. As hormones fluctuate and life's milestones trigger introspection, men and women face unique challenges that…

Freelancer parent pods: why they need a comeback for your kids, your business and mental health

Staff Reporter May 28, 2024

Parent pods were a concept that gained popularity during the pandemic. But they are due for a comeback as more freelancers struggle to make ends meet and keep all the plates spinning. What are parent pods? Freelancer parent pods…

Monday no longer most dreaded day of the week

Staff Reporter May 24, 2024

Move over, Monday. There's a new most dreaded day of the week, according to Google search data. Seems like we've been wrong all these years. Turns out, Monday isn't the most hated day of the week. It's Tuesday. Yep, Tuesday.…