This year, I’ve passed my ninth year in freelancing. Over that time, I’ve heard a lot of myths about going freelance. Some are comical – “don’t you just watch Jeremy Kyle all day?” (I’d rather poke my eyes out than watch that coffee-breathed anger...
Edit: This is a blog post from 2011, updated in 2018. A good support structure is so important when you’re a freelancer, or you’re self-employed, particularly when you’re starting out. Having that freelance support network structure can help you get...
Want to quit the rat race and go freelance, but not sure where to start? Get started with this guide for freelancers-to-be to make the change from worker bee to Queen bee! Being freelance is a wonderful way to do the work you love, where you want (as long as...
When I worked in an office, in a full-time job, I spent most of the day feeling anxious and on edge. Being an introvert, working in an office (an, horror of horrors, an open-plan office), and I remember getting into my car and breathing a sigh of relief to be in my...
One of the most common themes that comes up in The Freelance Lifestylers group is boundaries. Whether it’s setting them with clients or with family and friends. The problems usually arise when boundaries haven’t been set – it’s much harder to...
I’ve just got back from a networking business expo nearby, and on the drive back I started to think about what we as freelancers need to consider when choosing a networking event. Not all networking events are the same, and to get the most out of them you need...
