Andy talks to Dave Mellors & Malcolm Cook of First Light Associates about the things that need to be done when taking on a new project.
Topics Covered:

Getting and capturing the scope
How to charge for projects
Handling scope changes and change control
Project planning
Contracts, agreements and legal matters
Becoming a partner with your […]

 

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Think freelance. Think freedom. Think about the 1 minute commute from your bed. Think working in your pyjamas.
Think it’s perfect?
Freelancing is often related to an improved lifestyle and work-life balance. Though the opposite often occurs. In today’s 24/7, always-connected world it’s all too easy to lock yourself away and lose track of what […]

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What’s personal branding all about? Is it important? What does it mean? Where do I start? Do I really need a strong identity or even a logo for my freelancing business? Is it really necessary to make ME stand out from the competition?
Expert, Al Welsh, has had years of experience within some of London’s top […]

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Part 2 of an interview with Steve Crouch of SRC Chartered Accountants. Here Steve tells us about the types of expenses freelancers can claim such as those associated with working from home and some more general things to look out for.
Topics Covered:

The expenses a freelancer can claim;
Expenses associated with working from home;
Motor expenses;
Expenses related to […]

 

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You can think of your website as the modern-day equivalent of the Victorian calling card. Before your prospective client decides whether you’re worth talking to, they’ll have a good nose around your site.
And they might be asking themselves:

How professional is this organisation?

Do they have the products or expertise I’m looking for?

Will I get […]

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It’s one of the most common questions asked by freelancers or contractors, should I setup as a sole trader or setup a Ltd company?
As discussed in the podcast ‘5 things you always wanted to ask an Accountant - part I’ the following simple online calculator tells you in seconds, precisely!Simply enter your anticipated earnings if […]

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Andy talks to Paul Silver of The Farm who talks about 5 areas to concentrate on. Get these right, and your freelancing business will get off to a flying start.

 

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If you’re going to be networking to drum up business, or just meet people who might want to use your services (that is, potentially everyone you meet) you should get some business cards so they have an easy reminder of who you are and what you do.
On your card you should have:

Your name
Your business’s […]

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As a freelancer, you often have a lot of business admin to manage. It’s easy to get in a muddle. It may sound obvious and tedious, but getting organised from the outset can save you time and money.

It’ll help your finances
Think about the 10 minutes a day you spend hunting for your keys or […]

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Raju Ajiz, an experienced IT support contractor speaks to Andy about some of his self-promotion techniques as a contractor. This is part 1 of a 2 part special series on marketing yourself.

 

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