Tag: Male

How to write a brief and what to include

November 6, 2023June 9, 2023 by benrmatthews

Writing a thorough brief for a freelancer is one of the best things you can do during a project to make sure that you get the results you need. Freelancers appreciate being given a detailed brief as it lets them understand exactly what is required from the project and what they need to deliver. Having … Read more

Havana, Cuba in one week: budget travellers’ guide

November 6, 2023June 9, 2023 by benrmatthews

Havana, Cuba’s capital city, was amazing, We spent the whole week in Havana in the end, with a few day trips here and there. We went in March 2015, just before the first direct flights from the US started flying to Cuba.

Cuba is very tourist friendly, but there is also plenty to do to get off the beaten track, but it can be hard to plan too much before you get there, as things change quickly, so thought I’d quickly jot down my thoughts in case I can help out and give tips if anyone you know is planning on going.

Here are some Havana tips and some more from our friend Laurie too. Leave any questions in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer, while the unbelievable experience of Cuba is still fresh in my mind!

How to dress for a job interview – infographic

November 6, 2023June 9, 2023 by benrmatthews

Jack Prenter from KnownMan.com looks at how to dress for a job interview and the importance of looking professional when meeting prospective employers. How to dress for a job interview Whether we like it or not the reality is that we are judged based on how we look. So it’s no surprise that employers expect their employees … Read more

Freedom is the new wealth: 68% of freelancers say life has improved since going independent

November 6, 2023June 9, 2023 by benrmatthews

Freelancers and independent workers: hold on to these recently published statistics. The workforce revolution is well underway, with more and more people (and companies!) turning to freelance work, often selling two or more skills to stay on top. AND CO conducted a study on the future of work and the empowerment of the new generation of … Read more

Best way to start freelancing online quickly

November 6, 2023June 9, 2023 by benrmatthews

As a freelancer, how do you make money? Where do you find work or jobs? How do you figure out what to do? What about insurance and benefits? Freelancing can be the most difficult time of your life, but it can also completely rerouted you career and lead you to a lucrative lifelong profession . … Read more

Freelancing for women works but motherhood makes it much harder

November 6, 2023June 9, 2023 by benrmatthews

Freelancing for women is becoming an extremely attractive, and increasingly lucrative market for women – especially those that are struggling to smash the corporate glass ceiling, or with children to look after. Every year the press remind us of how women are ruling the classroom and slowly but surely closing the gap in the boardroom, … Read more