Podcast #7: How to take on a Project

Jun 19, 2008

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.

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Jon is Editor of Freelance Advisor and a freelance writer. He lives in Brighton, and likes dogs.

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