There are plenty of enjoyable ways to invest in a freelance business. You can redesign your website, finally get around to those new headshots, buy (or rent) the laptop you’ve been eyeing up for six months, or spend an unreasonable amount of time choosing a new font. You can go to conferences, join communities, take
The less glamorous side of taking your freelance business seriously Read More »
I’ve been experimenting with Pinterest for Left Field recently, and after three weeks of consistently publishing, my account has gone from essentially nothing to around 4K monthly impressions. Small fry, but I’m pleased with this progress. It’s important to put that number into context: three weeks is very early days on Pinterest. I don’t have
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Running a freelance business means there is always something you could be doing. Another client email. Another proposal. Another invoice. Another piece of work that was supposed to take an hour but somehow ate your entire afternoon. But sometimes, the most useful thing you can do for your business is step away from the day-to-day
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First published on September 12th 2018. Updated on September 17th 2026. Unlike most freelance writers, I didn’t start my business alongside a full-time job. I didn’t have the security of being able to test the water from a safe distance. The first time I started up as a freelance writer, I was living in Portugal and
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Creatives are notorious for struggling to take time off. They pride themselves on their work ethic, their side hustles and their ability to increase output despite the negative impact on nearly every other area of their life. Perhaps you’ve missed friends’ birthdays, been late for special dinners, or become a constant source of irritation for
A Coffee Break Might Be the Most Productive Thing You Do Today Read More »
The short answer? Yes. You should write a business plan as a freelancer. If you’re serious about making a career as a freelance writer, it’s worth treating your freelance business like a business from day one. And that doesn’t mean you need a 50-page document, a PowerPoint presentation or a meeting with the bank manager.
As a freelancer, should I write a business plan? Read More »
If you’re used to the regularity of a monthly paycheque, then freelancing might come as a shock to the system. The uncertainty is enough to put a lot of people off. But with a few systems in place, you can make irregular income work for you. Making a living as a freelancer is only one
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In this guest post, the team at Rent A Therapy Room crunch the numbers behind working from home versus renting a professional room. Whether you’re just starting out or considering whether it’s time to move beyond the spare room, they explore the real costs of each option and what you should consider before making the
This week on the blog, we’re joined by digital marketing agency SplashSol who are sharing their expert insight into SEO for small businesses. If you’re looking for simple, practical ways to give your search visibility a boost, this one’s for you. Thanks for sharing your expertise, SplashSol! If you run a small business or work
SEO Wins Freelancers and Small Businesses Can Do Themselves Read More »
The way we discover products, services and companies is changing, so your b2b copywriting strategy really needs to keep up. If your current approach is to publish 2-4 blogs per month, usually around the 500-600 word mark, all focusing on a single longtail keyword, you need to rethink your approach. Stop thinking in terms of
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