Once upon a time, marketing agencies were profitable businesses. They were tough to get into and get the first few accounts, but competition was reasonable and the business model provided sufficient profit margins. Today, that is no longer the case. It is very easy to get into the business, but it’s very hard to grow … Read more
The freelance book that helps you get the confidence and knowledge to thrive in your new freelance career. Do you want to build the confidence to finally go freelance? Do you want the freedom and flexibility that comes from being your own boss? Do you want to be a creative and productive freelancer? Answer "Yes" to these … Read more
It takes a lot of good people for an ecommerce business to be successful. And by “people,” we mean those who deal with manufacturing, inventory, marketing, sales, customer service, and more. That’s a lot of work, right? And it also costs a lot of money. That’s the reason business owners prefer to hire freelancers to … Read more
What’s it like to live life as a freelancer? It’s liberating and exciting… scary and stressful. Earning a living as a freelancer isn’t easy, but with some forethought, planning, and a touch of luck, you can make it happen! Pretty soon you’ll be setting your own hours, and working in your underwear! Freelancers Are The … Read more
Finding freelance jobs online can be a difficult task, but with the proliferation of online jobs sites you’ll never be stuck for options for finding freelance work online. I’ve compiled this list of 21 freelance job sites, covering everything from web design and IT contracts to photography projects, graphic design to copywriting jobs. While you will … Read more
This freelance contract template will give you the basics for getting a robust freelance contract in place for your freelance business. And there’s even a free example contract to download. Freelancing can be a risky business. Much of the relationship between you and your client will come down to trust. But one practical way you … Read more
Any business worth its salt must have a business plan that outlines various things about the business, and a digital marketing agency is no exception. Certainly, a digital marketing agency business cannot be started and operated using the prepackaged business plans that come in templates, especially if your business is unique, calls for a lot … Read more
The rise in social media and the increasing number of people accessing the internet has made digital brand building an essential step for any business. Today, digital brand development has come to the fore, and every business seeks to establish itself before potential customers. Companies are adopting different digital brand building strategies to stay a … Read more
Small businesses don’t have a big marketing budget, but they have to compete against giants to keep operating. This is only possible if they work smart with their little budget. Digital marketing has, without a doubt, given them a chance, but even that can be difficult when your competitors have a bigger marketing budget than … Read more
Ben Matthews, Experienced Digital Marketing & Social Media Consultant Freelance digital marketing social media consultant for hire in London, with over 10 years experience in the tech, mobile, government, charity and startup sectors. I started my social career in the financial sector, moving to technology, government and charity social media agencies, before finally working as … Read more