Freelance rates can be hard to figure out and one of the main things people ask before they go freelance is how to work out their freelance consultant rate. Setting your freelance rates is difficult. Set your day rate too low and you have to work longer and harder to make a decent income. Set your … Read more
The Sunday Night Blues phenomenon refers to feeling low (experiencing low mood) on a Sunday when thinking about one’s impending working week. There is a lack of research into this topic, and it is hoped that exploring the Sunday Night Blues will help provide a platform for mental health discussion among employers and their employees. … Read more
As a freelancer with several years of experience, I got to the point that the next logical step is to start a agency to help companies with my skills. There are are multiple questions I had at the beginning of my agency journey: 1) How easy/hard is to find clients? 2) How much initial capital/budget … Read more
Small business owners. How do you prepare for your employees leaving or getting sick? For example, if you have only one team member for a certain product or service and they can’t work for two weeks, how do you replace them if the company is niche or small? How do you prepare for this? 1. … Read more
Two million low-paid workers could receive statutory sick pay for the first time. Currently, employees must earn at least the equivalent of 14 hours on the minimum wage to qualify. But the government is looking at whether to extend eligibility to those earning below this threshold. There could also be more help for those returning … Read more
Prioritise Your Course Never lose sight of why you’re at university in the first place. While freelancing alongside studies can bring in some extra cash, ultimately you’re there to get a degree. Don’t forget to actually study. Finding Freelance Work as a Student Sites such as Job Rapido, Brand Republic and the vast Guardian Jobs … Read more
There are many reasons why permanent employees go freelancing, and the move to freelancing can be extremely rewarding. Freelancers have more control over their career direction, typically earn more, and have more holiday flexibility than permanent employees. The keys to achieving the financial rewards are: keeping your skills updated to ensure you are marketable. minimising … Read more