Here on FreelanceAdvisor we make numerous references to freelancers, contractors and small businesses – after all that’s who we’re here for!
But what are the defining characters of each? What follows is a no-nonsense guide to who’s who and why. Beware: stereotypes abound.
Clare Evans | Guides,Managing Business
We all need good time management skills but if you are feeling that there is too much to do and not enough time then it is especially important to take a good look at your time-management and productivity habits.
Most freelancers could do with a little more time in their day, so we’ve asked Clare Evans author of Time Management for Dummies for her top ten tips to help you get back on track and stay in control.
Ian Ozsvald | Guides,Resources
Monetising your knowledge is a core skill for freelancers – making money whilst you sleep is a necessary step forwards as you build your freelancing career.
Professional Screencaster Ian Ozsvald shows us ways of making money by screencasting. This post follows the earlier tutorials on Communicating more effectively and raising your profile through screencasts.
Mel Dixon | Financial & Insurance,Guides
Debt collection. It’s a term which often invokes the notion of a murky underworld where burly henchman terrorise blameless innocent types, usually of a slender frame; they are often grabbed by the collar and thrown against the nearest wall.
However, if you’re a contractor or freelancer who’s owed money which is not forthcoming, how do you go about collecting it in the most civil manner possible?
The emergency Budget as delivered by George Osbourne has been described as a legislative “Big Bang” which will have a huge effect on everyone in the UK for a long time to come. For freelancers and contractors the headlines have been positive. But what about the finer detail?
A new interactive guide has been produced by the PCG which offers information and advice on how clients can source freelancers and make the most of their talents. The guide works as a handy reference tool which will ultimately help potential employers better understand freelancers and contractors, and ensure a smoother working relationship.
But it’s also pretty darn useful from a freelancer’s perspective…
As a freelancer there is an opportunity to create a working lifestyle to suit you, but without enough work or clients you may not achieve this, or end up always trying to. Some freelancers are lucky enough not to need to market themselves in the beginning, but at some point they will need to in order to find more work.
Mark Bowley of Creative Agency Freelancing shares his advice on gettings started and finding work.
The PCG have just launched a rather useful, comprehensive and interactive guide on how to work with and get best value from freelance workers.
Aimed at clients the guide provides easy to follow advice on wide ranging tips — helping them to ensure success when working with freelance professionals. There are video interviews with company bosses and freelancers outlining their personal first-hand experiences and it highlights potential pitfalls and blunders when planning a project.
‘The ultimate guide’ to going freelance is now even bigger and better. The 2010 edition comes with 32 packed pages of advice for anyone who freelances or who is considering making a move to freelancing.
Alick Mighall | Guides,Starting Out,Technology
If you want a website for your small business or to show off your freelancing work AND know what you want then you are almost ready to contact the designers but thinking clearly, focusing on objectives and writing a good, clear brief can make a world of different when it comes to getting a quote.
You’ll not only save yourself time and money but you’ll also make developers and designers like Alick Mighall really happy.
The best freelance posts of 2009. A great year for Freelance Advisor with a new section, new features, a forum and our visitors doubling since January. If you’re new to the site you may have missed some of the most popular and useful posts of 2009. With this in mind we’ve gathered links to the very best posts of the last year, voted for by our readers!
Rob Watson | Guides,Technology
Part three of our guide to Google AdWords for beginners:
Yesterday Rob explained how to set up your first Google AdWords campaign. Today he looks at some of the best practices you should follow.
Rob Watson | Guides,Technology
Part two of our guide to Google AdWords for beginners:
Yesterday Rob explained the basics of GoogleAdwords. Today he looks at setting up your first AdWords campaign and some of the most common mistakes in setting up.
Rob Watson | Guides,Technology
Whatever it is that you (or your clients) do, you can always find new customers over the internet – even if you’re a niche business or you only work in a specific area or region. In this 3-part guide to AdWords Marketing Manager Rob Watson tells us how to increase our clicks
Darren Fell | Accountancy & Tax,Guides
Got a great accountant but lousy software?
Or great software but an accountant who wants everything in Excel spreadsheets?
Crunch Managing Director Darren Fell explains why choosing an all in one accounting solution can save you a lot of time and hassle when it comes to your year-end.
Darren Fell | Guides,Resources
A must read for Freelancers and Contractors. Rarely do you pick up a book that answers all the questions. Not only does the new Contractors’ Handbook answer them in detail, it goes into areas I hadn’t even thought about – despite creating and running several successful businesses.
Leif Kendall | Guides,Starting Out
Updated for 2010 our free ebook guide to getting started in freelance is essential reading for newbies and experts alike.
‘Go Freelance’ is a complete 32 page guide, covering everything from starting out to running your business and staying motivated.
Download your copy today.
