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10 Ways To Boost Your Income As A Freelance Writer

by Emma Cossey Admin | Sep 11, 2016 | Freelance Business

Looking to boost your freelance writing income? While there are lots of ways to find new clients (in fact, I’ve listed some of the small ways you can find new work as a freelancer over on my Pitch Slap Wednesday guide), it’s always handy to have other ways...

How one week can boost your finances

by Emma Cossey Admin | Apr 27, 2014 | Blogging, Freelance Personal Development

April has been both my favourite month of the year so far, and the most expensive. Thanks to celebrating my birthday, a weekend away up North and Peter whisking me away to Edinburgh for our first wedding anniversary, my bank account is crying out for payday. Now...

Saving Money as a Freelancer or: How to Afford Better Cereal

by Emma Cossey Admin | Oct 18, 2012 | Freelance Finance, Guest Posts

Today we’ve got a guest post from Josh Boyd, a freelance copywriter, who wants to share his tips for saving money as a freelancer so you can enjoy more of the good stuff! Hurray! You’ve thrown off the shackles of full-time employment and are now reaping the...

Poll: Do you request part payment before starting a project?

by Emma Cossey Admin | Sep 25, 2012 | Freelance Finance

I’ve been chatting to some freelancers recently about requesting payment for freelance projects before commencing with the job. Not the full amount necessarily, but a decent enough percentage. I have to admit, this isn’t something I’ve practiced....