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"Muffin me": how to pitch humour to serious clients
Creative/Editorial/Media

"Muffin me": how to pitch humour to serious clients

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED In honour of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day, The Freelance Informer looks at the art of humour and how solopreneurs shou...

Katherine Steiner-Dicks · 11 Mar 2024

How to become more profitable as a freelancer
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How to become more profitable as a freelancer

Freelancer Profits: A Guide to Working Smarter, Not Harder As a freelancer or solopreneur, your profit margin is directly tied to your financial an...

The Freelance Informer · 11 Mar 2024

University's head of careers to go freelance
Education & EdTech

University's head of careers to go freelance

I came across a LinkedIn article the other day that embraced what I have long known to be true: freelance is the future of work. The LinkedIn post,...

Katherine Steiner-Dicks · 1 Mar 2024

How to unlock your full potential as a freelancer
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How to unlock your full potential as a freelancer

The self-directed nature of freelance work can lead to feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and even burnout. So, how can freelancers navigate these...

Katherine Steiner-Dicks · 25 Feb 2024

What's your procrastination type?
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What's your procrastination type?

GUIDE A guide to the many types of procrastination and how not to let yours cripple your freelance business As a freelancer, you're your own boss. ...

The Freelance Informer · 28 Jan 2024

Are you aware of these freelance scams?
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Are you aware of these freelance scams?

The New Year is upon us and many freelancers will be looking to land new clients. Whether you have been working independently for years or through ...

The Freelance Informer · 27 Dec 2023