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		<title>[RantBot] Freelancers &#8211; end long payment periods now!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I do freelance work for you on a monthly basis. The amount of work is relatively small, the pay fairly low in the grand scheme of things - I imagine mine is one of the smaller invoices that passes over your desk. The said, the amount does cover a number of my bills and is a useful  - if minor - bit of income.]]></description>
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		<title>Third of SMEs used freelancers for the first time in 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The economic climate may be stormy and the weather chilly, but there was great news for freelancers last week when PeoplePerHour's Small Business Survey revealed that the UK's SMEs are turning to freelancers in droves to fill their skills gap as full-time employees continue to be a costly and compliance-laden burden.]]></description>
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		<title>Introducing the RantBot &#8211; for your anonymous venting pleasure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inspired by a few recent emails we've received that amounted to no more than an outlet for some bad-client-induced rage, we're today introducing the RantBot. If you've got a torrid tale to tell about a terrible client who caused you to lose what little hair you have left, send it over!]]></description>
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		<title>Give your business a tech detox in 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Francesca Geens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Was one of your New Year resolutions to be more productive and grow your business? Digital Dragonfly believes you need good IT systems in place to do both. If you spend all day working on your computer read on for 7 ways to develop healthy tech habits in 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>WARNING: HMRC phishing emails back with a vengeance</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/warning-hmrc-phishing-emails-back-with-a-vengeance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/warning-hmrc-phishing-emails-back-with-a-vengeance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's currently the height of tax return season, and this means two things. One, accountants everywhere are pulling their hair out, and two, those dastardly spammers are sending out their bi-annual HMRC phishing emails, attempting to fool innocent freelancers, contractor and small businesses into giving up their financial details in the belief that they're in line for a tasty tax refund.]]></description>
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		<title>Ten ways to put yourself in pole position for repeat business</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/ten-ways-to-put-yourself-in-pole-position-for-repeat-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16881</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the keys to securing some of that lucrative repeat business is to make sure your clients remember you. If you design their website, you want them to leap from their chairs and yell "let's call Geoff!" when it comes time to make some alterations, rather than "who was that web guy? George something?"]]></description>
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		<title>Freelancers to benefit from Government letting scheme</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/freelancers-to-benefit-from-government-letting-scheme/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/money/freelancers-to-benefit-from-government-letting-scheme/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[coworking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[David Cameron]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was a ray of hope for premises-seeking freelancers yesterday when David Cameron announced that the Government would be offering up its vast inventory of vacant office buildings to small businesses and entrepreneurs at subsidised rates, making a dedicated office space suddenly a more realistic proposition.]]></description>
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		<title>Did Google+ just get a lot more important?</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/did-google-just-get-a-lot-more-important/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/did-google-just-get-a-lot-more-important/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although Google+ has been getting a lot of buzz in the tech press and recently announced it has amassed 90 million users, it is still seen by many as a social media also-ran, having been unable to break into the public psyche in the same way Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have.]]></description>
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		<title>Samsung Series 5 Chromebook: A writer&#8217;s review</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/samsung-series-5-chromebook-a-writers-review/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/samsung-series-5-chromebook-a-writers-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16761</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When Google debuted their Chrome operating system, there was lots of excitement about the prospect of a web-only OS. You could do away with pesky updates, niggling security worries and annoying software installations and fully embrace the web, at the same time benefiting from the increased speed that a virtually non-existent OS brings.]]></description>
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		<title>Freelancing job update: Development and mobile up, AdSense down</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/getting-a-job/freelancing-job-update-development-and-mobile-up-adsense-down/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/getting-a-job/freelancing-job-update-development-and-mobile-up-adsense-down/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16782</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Once again, Freelancer.com has published their quarterly Fast 50, a barometer of demand for freelancing work based on the fluctuations of their giant online marketplace. There was good news overall as the number of job postings rose from 114,000 jobs Q3 to 134,820 jobs in the fourth quarter - a jump of almost 20%.]]></description>
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		<title>Iran: despotic dictatorship, enemy of freelancers everywhere</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/legal-advice/iran-despotic-dictatorship-enemy-of-freelancers-everywhere/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/legal-advice/iran-despotic-dictatorship-enemy-of-freelancers-everywhere/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I'm not much of a political commentator, but I think most people in the west agree the government of Iran are something of an irresponsible and oppressive bunch. After cracking down on anti-Government protests at the beginning of the year, Iran has now "gone Nuclear" on its freelancers, and has blocked popular outsourcing website Freelancer.com.]]></description>
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		<title>Five simple steps to impress new clients over Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/five-simple-steps-to-impress-new-clients-over-christmas/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/five-simple-steps-to-impress-new-clients-over-christmas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Scoring new clients can be tricky this time of year - most people have already mentally checked out for Christmas, making new projects hard to come by. That makes it all the more important that you're able to hang on to those clients who do come knocking during the holiday lull. Here's five easy ways to make sure you keep hold of any new business until January comes around.]]></description>
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		<title>The freelance jobs you just have to turn down</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Leckie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Getting a Job]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When times are tough, people tend to be less choosy about the type of contract or freelance assignment they take on. Those slightly dull roles you would avoid during the boom times might seem more enticing when work opportunities are less plentiful. However, in both boom and flat times, there are some jobs you are better off avoiding altogether.]]></description>
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		<title>Freelancing perks #1,222: Side projects!</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/freelancing-perks-1222-side-projects/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/lifestyle-and-timeout/freelancing-perks-1222-side-projects/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Leif Kendall</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Lifestyle & Time out]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advantages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[copy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[copywriter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drivvel]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16623</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Freelancing can be tough, but it does offer hefty perks. Recently I’ve been enjoying the freedom to pursue side projects - the extra-curricular activities of the solo professional. Of course, you don’t have to be freelance to have pet projects (that’s what evenings and weekends are for) and some employers give staff free time to pursue their own interests, but no employer can offer the total freedom you have as a freelancer.]]></description>
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		<title>Freelancing at Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/events/freelancing-at-christmas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel Soothill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bookkeeping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16472</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Christmas can be the toughest period for freelancers despite all the joy and cheer it brings. There are many issues and concerns that arise during the festive season that affect freelancers. These dilemmas include…]]></description>
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		<title>Coworking more popular than ever, but spaces struggle with profitability</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/coworking-more-popular-than-ever-but-spaces-struggle-with-profitability/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/coworking-more-popular-than-ever-but-spaces-struggle-with-profitability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business network]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Contractors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coworking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[coworking space]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freelancers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freelancing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jelly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Working From Home]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16449</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We've covered coworking plenty on Freelance Advisor. Be it at dedicated coworking spaces or weekly Jelly meetings, we think coworking is a fantastic way for freelancers and contractors to get out there, enjoy the company of like-minded individuals, get some work done, and do some no-pressure networking. It would seem out enthusiasm is shared by many coworkers, as evidenced by the results of a survey by Deskmag.]]></description>
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		<title>The best business is repeat business</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/resources/the-best-business-is-repeat-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel Soothill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Getting a Job]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clients]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer loyalty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finding clients]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finding work]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16294</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the main aims when you carry out just about any project as a freelancer is to get repeat business, to ensure you have regular work coming in as time goes on. However, you will find that in a lot of cases repeat business can be hard to find.]]></description>
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		<title>Freelancer survey results part two: You and your accountant</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/freelancer-survey-results-part-two-you-and-your-accountant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/freelancer-survey-results-part-two-you-and-your-accountant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[accountant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contractor accountant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freelancer]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[IR35]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[online accountant]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16189</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In part one of our freelancer survey results we gave a broad overview of the results - whether people incorporated, if they used a local or online accountants, and if they understood IR35. In part two we're going to "drill down" into the results a little more and examine how your relationship with your accountant changes the way you do business.]]></description>
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		<title>Content scheduling &#8211; where is the sweet spot?</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/content-scheduling-where-is-the-sweet-spot/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/freelance-technology/content-scheduling-where-is-the-sweet-spot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blogging]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[expertise]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16051</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have your own business website, it might take the form of a blog, or at the very least have a blog section. Content is king, as they say. If you want to be king, you've got to have content. Blogging is a great way to start a conversation with potential customers, improve traffic to your site, and keep visitors coming back.]]></description>
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		<title>Online hiring of freelancers grows 55% in past year</title>
		<link>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/online-hiring-of-freelancers-grows-55-in-past-year/</link>
		<comments>http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/news/online-hiring-of-freelancers-grows-55-in-past-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jon Norris</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freelancing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiring]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[online recruitment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recruitment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.freelanceadvisor.co.uk/?p=16290</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A welcome break today from the usual doom-and-gloom of the current financial climate. Online freelance recruitment site Elance has seen a huge growth in demand in the last twelve months, with an increase of 55% from UK firms hiring through the service.]]></description>
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