The number of self-employed people in the UK has now reached more than 4.5 million, but a recent study found that many freelancers battle loneliness in search of an improved work-life balance. Huckletree interviewed 4,000 self-employed professionals and entrepreneurs who work from home: 43% said that working from home improved their relationship with their partner/spouse. […]
The 2012 Freelance Industry Report suggests that 90% of 2000 international freelancers surveyed have no regrets about going freelance. The majority loved the freedom and flexibility self-employment gives them. The percentages below speak for themselves:- 28% – flexibility was the key reason they decided to go freelance in the first place 22% – it was […]
It is very likely that most professionals under charge for the great service they provide. Either they have little confidence in the value they provide their clients or most likely they do not want to overcharge for fear of losing a prospective or regular client. However, charging the lowest price of your competitors may do more […]
You know I was driving over to my Mum’s the other day as unfortunately she wasn’t feeling too good, so I thought I would go check on her as she is 85 and still going strong, but obviously at that age you worry about them. Whilst driving over there I thought how lucky I am. The reasons […]
Anyone interested of thinking about freelancing might want to take a look at this article from Startups. Very interesting reading and good info. http://www.startups.co.uk/freelancing-venture.html?page=5
