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Sole Trader Vs Limited Company for New Freelancers

A basic overview of the key differences between sole trader and a limited company. If in doubt, seek professional advice.

How to Reduce the Mental Load of Working for Yourself

Working for yourself brings its own mental load. You're responsible for everything in your business, and if anything gets missed or goes wrong, it's on you. That's a lot of pressure.

Should You Walk Away Or Give It More Time?

When you're a freelancer, you're responsible for everything. Every decision. Every success. Every failure. And I think that can be one of the toughest parts of working for yourself.

Should You Quit Your Job To Go Freelance?

Do you dream of quitting your job to start your own business and earn a living doing what you love without having to deal with workplace politics and a toxic boss?

The Trouble with Targets

If you want to meet your targets, you need to figure out what you can do to put yourself in the best position possible for success.

What Do You Actually Want From Your Business?

The most meaningful change happened when I realised what I actually wanted from my business.

How To Make Your Marketing Manageable

If you want to attract clients, you have to do some kind of marketing. If people don't know you exist, they can't buy from you.

How to Switch Off From Work

Is your client really so dependent on you that their business will fall apart if you don't respond to them immediately?

Where Are The Gaps in Your Marketing & Sales Process?

If you're not getting the clients you want (or any clients at all), you need to know where the problems are so you can fix them.

How To Deal With Negative Feedback or Rejection

Negative feedback isn't necessarily bad - it's something we can learn from. And getting rejected might actually turn out to be dodging a bullet.

How to Build Trust With Potential Clients

If you don't sound confident about what you can do, then potential clients won't feel confident buying from you.

What Should You Do When Business Is Slow?

Running a business requires flexibility. That doesn't mean you have to be flexible with your boundaries. It doesn't mean you have to take on crappy clients or low-paying work. And it doesn't mean you have to stop doing the things you love.

A Simple Guide to Marketing for New Freelancers

There isn’t a secret sauce for marketing, but there are some things you can do that will increase your chance of success.

How to Start a Freelance Business in the UK

Every day, people throughout the UK think about quitting the nine-to-five to make a living doing what they love. Who doesn’t like the idea of choosing who you work with, when you work, and where you work? Sounds awesome. And it is. But if you think running a freelance