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Returning to freelancing after a break: What I learnt

by Emma Cossey Admin | Aug 15, 2018 | Freelance Life

I’m about to start freelancing for the second time in my working life. The first time was after redundancy, when I did a series of contracts before taking the plunge and working from home as a freelancer for a couple of years. This time round it was an active choice after returning from maternity leave. What did I learn from the first time round?

How my job-hopping years prepared me for self-employment

by Emma Cossey Admin | Aug 23, 2017 | Freelance Business

This week we’ve got a guest post from the lovely Michelle Abrahall, a member of the Freelance Lifestylers group and a graphic designer, illustrator and copywriter. I loved the idea of this post she suggested, as I know quite a few freelancers have a history of...

5 ways to use tech to stay sane

by Emma Cossey Admin | Jan 13, 2014 | Freelance General

Happy Monday everyone. We’re kicking off this week with a guest post about how tech can help you stick to those January resolutions, from Jo Gifford, digital media genius and lovely tweeter. Have your New Year’s resolutions already faded into the ether? Is your...

9 Tips on co-working and managing teams remotely

by Emma Cossey Admin | Nov 14, 2013 | Guest Posts

Today, we have a guest post from the digital diva herself, Jo Gifford. Read on to find out a little more about co-working and managing teams remotely. Throughout my portfolio career I have had the pleasure of working closely with some amazing people. Co-working with...

Freelance Freedoms VS Employed Freedoms

by Emma Cossey Admin | May 17, 2013 | Guest Posts

One of my aims at The Freelance Lifestyle was to give an honest and real idea of what freelancing is like. Which is why I love this guest post by freelance writer Katie M Anderson. Katie shares with us the real freedoms of freelancing and self-employment – and...