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How freelance success stories can defy the doubters
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Wednesday, 08 September 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors might want to take the entrepreneurial success story of one billionaire on board, judging by one expert's verdict.
Sonia Simone wrote a piece for Copyblogger which outlined her opinion that Richard Branson defies the notion that innovators should proceed with caution when it comes to putting bright business ideas into practice. |
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Expert says business acumen 'a vital freelance ingredient'
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Wednesday, 08 September 2010 |
An expert has discussed some of common threads that unite freelance consultants and contractors.
In a piece published on Helium, self-employed author Emily Hunter said that a business-minded approach can pay dividends for those who work for themselves. |
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Entrepreneurs 'should experiment with Twitter'
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Tuesday, 07 September 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors could explore the possibilities of using Twitter as a means of generating exposure online, if an expert's comments are to be believed.
Tim Gibbon, co-founder and editor at the Social Media Portal, discussed the possibilities open to those who take advantages of the micro-blogging site. |
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Freelance communications 'revolutionised by smartphones'
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Tuesday, 07 September 2010 |
The opportunities for freelance consultants and contractors to carry out effective customer communications have arguably been transformed by the arrival of smartphones.
And according to Heather Mclean, editor and founder of smartgorillas.com, it is the portability of such devices that has proven such a hit with entrepreneurs. |
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Improvement in manufacturing performance could be welcomed by contractors
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Monday, 06 September 2010 |
Many freelance consultants and contractors will be pleased by the emergence of statistics which suggest the UK's manufacturing sector has undergone a strong trading performance in recent times.
According to EEF, the manufacturers' organisation and BDO LLP, output reached plus-30 per cent over the last three months. |
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Cost of university could expand freelance talent training pool
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Monday, 06 September 2010 |
The amount of young adults with specialist skills willing to undertake training programmes could be set to rise, judging by an expert's comments.
Emma Banks, spokesperson for LV=, suggested that the cost of higher education is encouraging many school leavers to pursue alternative avenues, in remarks that may catch the attention of freelancers eager to outsource duties to learners. |
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Freelance copywriters 'should take on a broad range of forms'
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Friday, 03 September 2010 |
Writers with freelance talent should consider adopting a broad range of styles when producing content, it has been suggested.
Beth Ann Erickson penned a piece - published by Electro Articles - which discussed some of the ways in which contractors can diversify their income through generating unique prose. |
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Expert suggests freelancers can network through "mini-bar meetups"
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Friday, 03 September 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors can establish links with creative professionals via "mini-bar meetups", according to an expert.
Tony Henderson of the UK's Creative Industries Knowledge Transfer Network gave his verdict on a query posed on Freelance UK regarding the most effective ways in which to network with software developers and technology providers. |
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Could real-time search improve freelancers' marketing presence?
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Friday, 03 September 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors could consider the merits of real-time search tools as a means of promoting their skills online.
And according to Jake Hird, senior research analyst at Econsultancy, there are plenty of developments yet to be made in getting the most out of such innovations. |
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Freelancers 'can get the best out of their broadband connection'
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Thursday, 02 September 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors could undertake a number of measures to ensure their broadband speed is as fast as possible.
Broadbandchoices.co.uk advised using a tester to gauge the performance of a connection - an idea which many self-employed people can adopt when working from a home-based location. |
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Smartphones 'can enhance flexible working lifestyles'
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Thursday, 02 September 2010 |
Self-employed people who enjoy flexible working opportunities can reap the benefits of cutting-edge smartphone technology, it has been suggested.
Ludwig Makhyan, founder of MobileInfos.com, gave his opinion on the ways in which such communications have revitalised people's ability to connect with others. |
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Q&A on Income Protection Policies |
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Thursday, 02 September 2010 |
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Q: I wish to take out an Income Protection Policy (IPP) in my name as director. What are the tax issues in deciding whether this should be taken out and paid for by the company?
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Rise in consumer confidence could boost UK freelancers
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors could be pleased by news that consumer confidence has shown a marginal improvement.
Richard Dodd, spokesperson for the British Retail Consortium, gave his verdict on the GfK NOP Consumer Confidence Index, which indicated that citizens are now more optimistic about their personal finance situation. |
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The internet 'has revitalised flexible working opportunities'
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors can make the most of the kinds of independent working opportunities brought about by the internet, it has been suggested.
According to Abi Stevens from UK online centres, there are multiple uses for online platforms that can have a transformative effect on people's daily lives. |
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Freelancers 'still entitled to claim old expenses'
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 |
In most situations, freelance consultants and contractors are still able to claim expenses from old projects, regardless of when the agreement was first struck.
John Lyon, managing director of self-employed accountancy firm Independent Contractor Services, suggested as much when he responded to a query posed on Freelance UK regarding whether it is possible to follow through with dated bills. |
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Surfing the web for non-business use 'can enhance productivity'
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 |
An expert has said that freelance consultants and contractors who use the internet for a variety of purposes - including fun - can enjoy a productive daily schedule.
Writing for Web Worker Daily, Celine Roque observed that sites such as Facebook and YouTube need not be a source of distraction. |
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Freelancers 'could gather feedback for ideas generation'
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors who are keen to benefit from innovative ways of generating ideas could use a number of tools at their disposal to gauge the mood of likeminded peers.
According to a piece in Freelance Folder by self-employed web designer Jason Gross, it is important to get a wide range of views on a particular product or service in order to assess one's strengths successfully. |
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Could fixed-line voice services transform freelance communications?
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 |
It could be said that the arrival of fixed-line voice services will have a transformative effect on the communications of freelance consultants and contractors.
Steve Hilton, principal analyst at Analysys Mason, responded to widespread media reports that Google has entered the market for VoIP technology. |
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Blogs could highlight the approachability of freelancers
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Friday, 27 August 2010 |
An expert has said that blogs can play an important role in allowing freelancers to connect with their audience.
According to Nick Baggott, founder of Navigate Consulting, the informal nature of such online writing can make the format ideally suited to self-employed people. |
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Audience-specific advertising could be implemented by freelancers
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Friday, 27 August 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors might be attracted by the audience-specific nature of web advertising, judging by an expert's comments.
And Jamie Estrin, managing director of Web TV Enterprise, suggested that now could be a good time for innovators to put these marketing methods into practice. |
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Flexible working could play a big part in economic growth
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Friday, 27 August 2010 |
The ability for individuals to conduct their business affairs via flexible working arrangements could be a crucial factor behind global economic growth.
According to a report by Manpower, it is vital that lawmakers foster an environment in which a mobile workforce is encouraged, as this may be a big component of future wealth generation. |
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Why client research can pay dividends for contractors
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Friday, 27 August 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors could carry out research on a client prior to sitting down for negotiations.
This is the opinion of self-employed writer Laura Spencer, who wrote a piece for Freelance Folder which described the sorts of ways in which innovators can impress would-be customers with their knowledge. |
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Freelance marketers could use social media for word-of-mouth effect
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 |
Social media sites can offer an effective platform from which freelance consultants and contractors can gauge the mood of consumers.
This is according to Gordon Borrell, chief executive officer at Borrell Associates, who summarised some of the plus-points behind the modern innovation. |
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Strong relationships 'a crucial factor behind freelance success'
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 |
Self-employed people who are looking to experience success in their chosen field of expertise may agree with an expert’s observation that strong relationships can prove pivotal.
Dave Wilkin, an entrepreneur, wrote a piece for the Globe and Mail which advocated the view that the majority of enterprises come about through networking and positive partnerships. |
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Freelance IT consultants 'could prosper in the long term'
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 |
Freelance consultants and contractors with expertise in IT might be able to prosper in the long term, judging by an expert’s comments.
Gerry McLaughlin of ITContractor.com suggested that the field could offer a number of work opportunities for self-employed people in the months ahead. |
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