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The A-Z of Freelancing: Keeping in touch

by Emma Cossey Admin | Sep 29, 2014 | Freelance A-Z

One of the things I learnt early on in my freelancing career, is that it’s always best to be the one contacting your client, rather than the other way around. As a freelancer, you maintain control of the situation if you can spot and fix a problem with a client...

Five things you need to know before hiring a freelancer

by Emma Cossey Admin | May 27, 2014 | Featured, Freelance Business

Got loads on your plate and juggling things like a slightly tipsy clown? Thinking about hiring a freelancer to take some of the pressure off? Before you start the process of finding a freelancer (that’s a whole other post), here are five things you need to know...

The Weekly Freelance Challenge: Pitching to your dream clients

by Emma Cossey Admin | Nov 19, 2012 | Freelance Challenges

It’s Monday, which means it’s time for the latest freelance challenge. For those new to the blog (welcome!), the Weekly Freelance Challenge is a post where I set a challenge for myself and my fellow freelancers. Sometimes, the challenges are purely...

Five difficult clients and how to deal with them

by Emma Cossey Admin | Sep 19, 2012 | Freelance General

In the years that I’ve been freelancing, I’ve had a mix of clients. On the whole, 80% have been brilliant. They communicate well, pay on time and generally make the job enjoyable. I love working with them and giving them the results they want. Then...