Author: Kara Copple

The dreaded question of how much to charge clients can be a source of worry and a barrier to business growth for many freelancers.

For many people the word ‘freelance’ has been synonymous with the words ‘unemployed’, ‘casual’ or ‘just a hobby’.

This could be one of the most exciting or terrifying times in your business. It’s probably a bit of both. You’ve decided to go freelance despite all the worry and the warnings. Now you’ve got to decide what to call yourself.

Decided to go freelance? Or just interested in learning more before you take the plunge? Whatever work you plan to be doing as a freelancer, social media should be an important part of your marketing plan.

The new tax year brought good news for the self-employed in the form of pension changes. From 6th or April, freelancers and the self-employed are now able to enjoy a boost in their state pension.

The thrill of being your own boss, breaking out of the rat race and defining your own 9 to 5 are all perks of becoming a freelancer.

There’s a lot of talk online about evil clients, it seems everyone has had one. But what about freelancers? We can sometimes forget that freelancers can make mistakes too.

With content mills offering freelance services for pennies, it can be difficult to see how a freelancer can make any money. Yet there are plenty out there working full time and living comfortably.

Have you ever met that one client who causes you such a headache you want to throw the towel in? Have they made you start doubting whether freelancing is right for you anymore? Don’t despair, it happens to the best, most successful freelancers too.

So you’re thinking of going freelance? Or maybe you’re already a freelancer and have been trying to bury your head in the sand over finances. You wouldn’t be the first.