http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk News, Help and Advice for UK Freelancers, Contractors and the Self-Employed Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:49 +0000 # hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © Freelance Advisor 2011 feedback@freelanceadvisor.co.uk (Freelance Advisor) feedback@freelanceadvisor.co.uk (Freelance Advisor) 1440 http://podcast.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/artwork144.jpg http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk 144 144 News, Help and Advice for UK Freelancers, Contractors and the Self-Employed Freelance Advisor Freelance Advisor feedback@freelanceadvisor.co.uk no no http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/home-office-hardware-win-a-lexmark-pinnacle-pro-multifunction-printer/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/home-office-hardware-win-a-lexmark-pinnacle-pro-multifunction-printer/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:50:50 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9850 Lexmark Pinnacle Pro 901 wifi printer is an absolute delight to use -- it solves so many problems it feels like an Angel has descended into my home office. It's also a bit of a monster. Its dark brooding looks help hide some of its bulk, the footprint is large so I had to place it on the bottom of the bookshelf rather than having it hanging ominously in mid-air. But the size is understandable as there seems to be nothing this machine cannot do.]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/home-office-hardware-win-a-lexmark-pinnacle-pro-multifunction-printer/feed/ 33 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/national-freelancers-day-mastermind%e2%80%a6-there%e2%80%99s-a-chair-just-for-you/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/national-freelancers-day-mastermind%e2%80%a6-there%e2%80%99s-a-chair-just-for-you/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:00:59 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9520 Mastermind sessions are to be held throughout the UK and while there might not be an imposing leather chair, you can make yourself comfortable in Manchester, Aberdeen, Brighton, Edinburgh, Bristol or Watford for stimulating sessions that will help us celebrate the PCG’s National Freelancers Day on November 23rd.]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/national-freelancers-day-mastermind%e2%80%a6-there%e2%80%99s-a-chair-just-for-you/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/pay-as-you-go-pr-for-entrepreneurs-and-freelancers/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/pay-as-you-go-pr-for-entrepreneurs-and-freelancers/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:42:28 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9288 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/pay-as-you-go-pr-for-entrepreneurs-and-freelancers/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/coffee-break-enterprise-nation-tv-episode-1/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/coffee-break-enterprise-nation-tv-episode-1/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:00:22 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=8258 Enterprise Nation is a great source of information and inspiration. I've recently stumbled across their TV channel on Vimeo and it's fantastic. EN founder Emma Jones have been a Freelance Advisor contributor for a couple of years now and it's great to see her 'live' in front of the camera talking about the stuff she loves. One to watch!]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/coffee-break-enterprise-nation-tv-episode-1/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/six-things-you-can-do-for-national-freelancers-day/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/six-things-you-can-do-for-national-freelancers-day/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:03:04 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9500 National Freelancers Day is all set for 23rd November 2010. On this day, and during the week, the PCG and Freelance Advisor will be trumpeting (and rejoicing in) the vital contribution that freelancers and contractors make to the UKs economic well-being. After the success of last year's event many freelancers were asking what they could do to get involved with National Freelancers Day 2010. Here are 6 ways to get connected...]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/six-things-you-can-do-for-national-freelancers-day/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/working-from-home/home-working-broadband-speeds/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/working-from-home/home-working-broadband-speeds/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:01:20 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9491 recently announced that it would start publishing its average broadband speeds for all of its internet packages. This is great news for home-workers and hopefully the beginning of a trend towards greater honesty among Internet Service Providers. What is your IPS 'up to?' - follow our quick guide to checking your connection and comparing what you pay vs what you currently get.]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/working-from-home/home-working-broadband-speeds/feed/ 4 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/top-tips-life-of-a-freelancer-video/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/top-tips-life-of-a-freelancer-video/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:21:08 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9481 How to Start a Design Business videos we got sent this brilliant tongue-in-cheek take on the life of a freelancer. Completely hilarious it's full of some nice tips for convincing clients you've got a secretary while answering calls from bed, how to claim almost anything on expenses and how to fool clients you work for a big agency while working in your pants. A must see for a miserable Monday morning...]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/top-tips-life-of-a-freelancer-video/feed/ 3 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/how-to-start-a-design-business-expert-advice-video/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/how-to-start-a-design-business-expert-advice-video/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:00:01 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9441 resources section the videos feature interviews with top UK design talent and their advice on starting up a design business and how to deal with client relationships. Mostly relevant to newbie designers but a lot of the advice is relevant to anyone creative thinking of starting up in business.]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/how-to-start-a-design-business-expert-advice-video/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/freelance-tools-finding-your-feet-in-the-big-ol%e2%80%99-freelancing-world/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/freelance-tools-finding-your-feet-in-the-big-ol%e2%80%99-freelancing-world/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:31:27 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9343 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/freelance-tools-finding-your-feet-in-the-big-ol%e2%80%99-freelancing-world/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/enterprise-freelance-fair-guarantees-great-leads/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/enterprise-freelance-fair-guarantees-great-leads/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:38 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9327 Wirral and Liverpool Enterprise Freelance Fair. This unique event aims to help agencies, small businesses and freelancers looking for new contracts and solid advice and even promises to get you useful business leads!]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/enterprise-freelance-fair-guarantees-great-leads/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/are-you-at-the-top-of-your-game/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/are-you-at-the-top-of-your-game/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:50:25 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9336 National Freelancers Day the PCG are asking freelancers to share their top tips with their fellow freelancers. What do you do to make your work more profitable, productive, worthwhile and enjoyable? If you've got freelance pizzazz, why don't you shout about it?]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/are-you-at-the-top-of-your-game/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/marketing-by-sharing-talk-by-jason-fried-video/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/marketing-by-sharing-talk-by-jason-fried-video/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:00:55 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9313 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/marketing-by-sharing-talk-by-jason-fried-video/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/outbox-hero-stop-sending-email/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/outbox-hero-stop-sending-email/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:00:03 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9294 Getting Things Done, got yourself a set of 43 Folders or just have good Zen Habits, you are probably aware that it's a good idea to have an Inbox that you treat as sacred and some rules and patterns to govern it; Rule one being get 'In to Empty' regularly. While this all makes a whole lot of sense and has done for years, important bills to pay tucked behind the clock on the mantlepiece was my late Uncle's preferred 'productivity tool', I've always thought there should be some discussion of Outbox behaviours.]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/outbox-hero-stop-sending-email/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/booking-opens-for-pcg%e2%80%99s-inaugural-freelance-lecture/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/booking-opens-for-pcg%e2%80%99s-inaugural-freelance-lecture/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:45:22 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9258 PCG, the voice of freelancing, is pleased to announce that booking has officially opened for PCG’s inaugural Freelance Lecture taking place at the magnificent Stationer’s Hall to mark National Freelancers Day 2010 -- an event supported by Telegraph Media Group. ‘Freeing up Potential’ will provide a theme for the lecture, which will be delivered by Dr James Bellini, leading futurologist, broadcaster and, of course, freelancer.]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/booking-opens-for-pcg%e2%80%99s-inaugural-freelance-lecture/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/new-space-for-creative-co-working-in-brighton/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/new-space-for-creative-co-working-in-brighton/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:34 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9254 The Skiff 2.0 has recently moved to a new space for creative co-working. In partnership with Wired Sussex the new co-working and events space is a bigger, better, brighter place at 6 Gloucester Street, right in the heart of Brighton’s North Laine .]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/new-space-for-creative-co-working-in-brighton/feed/ 1 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/basic-tax-planning-for-freelancers/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/basic-tax-planning-for-freelancers/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:56:40 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9238 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/basic-tax-planning-for-freelancers/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/the-effect-of-workplace-status-on-travel-and-expense-claims/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/the-effect-of-workplace-status-on-travel-and-expense-claims/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:05:12 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9102 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/the-effect-of-workplace-status-on-travel-and-expense-claims/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/10-second-review-international-paper-sizes-iphone-app-2/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/10-second-review-international-paper-sizes-iphone-app-2/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:30:49 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9064 International Paper Sizes is an ideal resource for looking up a variety of paper standards. It's ideal for anyone working in graphic design, illustration, printing, export and packaging. And me.]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/10-second-review-international-paper-sizes-iphone-app-2/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/social-events-and-conferences-made-really-easy-with-lanyrd-com/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/social-events-and-conferences-made-really-easy-with-lanyrd-com/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:00:52 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9051 social conference directory Lanyrd.com is doing absolutely everything it can to connect you, and your friends, to the events that really matter.]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/social-events-and-conferences-made-really-easy-with-lanyrd-com/feed/ 0 http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/where-can-i-get-my-hands-on-capital/ http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/where-can-i-get-my-hands-on-capital/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:57:20 +0000 Michael Rose http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=9031 Christian Nellemann, founder of XLN Telecom, shares some of his experience on how you could get your business off the ground financially.]]> http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/where-can-i-get-my-hands-on-capital/feed/ 0