Resources - contracting

A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success

Are Long-Term Freelance Projects Worth It?

Mar 9, 2018 | Blog

As a freelancer, you pick your projects. It isn’t easy running your own business by any stretch of the imagination – but this is definitely one of the major perks. You decide who you want to work with and ultimately keep the lion’s share of the fee. That’s great – but...

Things To Consider When Making The Move To Contracting From Permanent Employment

Feb 23, 2018 | Blog

So, you’re waving the 9-5 goodbye? It's set to be an exciting few months, that’s for sure. As a contractor, you get to pick your own hours, work from home, and be your own boss. But as appealing as all this sounds, you shouldn’t leap in with both feet. You need to be...

How To Handle A Client Rate Increase

Jul 6, 2017 | Blog

Nobody likes paying more money for a service than they’re used to. That’s why getting in touch with clients to tell them about a rate increase can feel like such an unpleasant task. It can take an age to plan the perfect phone call that puts a positive spin on price...

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