Aug 6, 2021Member-onlyHow to handle bad clientsMany freelancers end up not getting paid for the work they’ve done. Unsurprisingly, this can cause cash flow problems and stress and is actually why many freelancers seek out full-time work. If you’re a freelancer, you need a process in place to help you spot these difficult clients or deal…Lead Generation5 min readLead Generation5 min read
Feb 5, 2021Member-onlyHow I landed my first monthly four-figure writing clientActionable tips on how to land freelance clients. I’m not going to start with a meandering intro about how I got into freelance writing, because, let’s be honest, you don’t care! All you care about is making money as a freelance writer, and here’s how I do it. LinkedIn. LinkedIn has…Content Writing5 min readContent Writing5 min read
Published in The KickStarter·Jun 30, 2020Member-onlyWhy You Shouldn’t be Afraid to Show a lil’ Personality in Your ContentI love content that evokes a reaction — light-hearted content always captures my interest. Many businesses think their blog, and their LinkedIn profile, should be serious and focus on spreading how serious they are about their business. Whether it’s a personal anecdote or chatty tone, this doesn’t make your content…Content Marketing5 min readContent Marketing5 min read
Published in Better Marketing·Dec 5, 2019Member-onlyHow To Write a Good Business Blog PostAn A-to-Z guide for non-writers — Not a writer? No worries. You can still write a show-stopping blog post for your business. How, though? I can’t string a sentence together. Well, although I’m sure that’s a lie, you can become better at writing content for your own business. All you’re missing is a winning formula. Firstly…Content Marketing9 min readContent Marketing9 min read
Published in Better Marketing·Oct 23, 2019Member-only15 Blogging Statistics to Inspire You to Create Content in 2020Yes, the internet is crowded, but it’s not all bad news — If you’ve created a blog for your business website because you thought it was the done thing — this blog post is for you. Churning out one blog after another because ‘you’re supposed to’ shouldn’t be your reason to create content. …Content Marketing9 min readContent Marketing9 min read
Sep 16, 2019Member-onlyThe definitive guide to creating keyword-rich content for your businessDo you match the search intent behind your chosen keywords? Here’s why it’s important and how you can create keyword-rich content for your small business. What is keyword research, and what can it do for your small business? Keyword research, although the phrase itself sounds technical, you can do it yourself for your small business. …SEO7 min readSEO7 min read
Aug 27, 2019Member-onlyHow to start your freelance writing business with no moneyYou’re desperate to leave your 9–5. Trouble is you don’t have any money to give freelance writing a bash. Here’s how to start. — Get yourself on LinkedIn Decision-makers and business professionals are all on LinkedIn, just waiting to read your posts. I’ve found it challenging to share my thoughts and opinions on LinkedIn — but it gets easier the more you do it. To get in front of decision-makers, you need to take that first step and…Freelancing4 min readFreelancing4 min read
Aug 19, 2019Member-onlyHow to motivate yourself when you work from homeWorking from home is great — in fact, it’s the dream working scenario for many people currently tackling the slog that is 9–5. There are many pros and cons to working from home. There are more distractions — washing-machine-wise — but less work-related distractions — phone calls, office chit chat…Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Published in The Startup·Aug 13, 2019Member-onlyUnder the influence of influencersA big YouTube story hit the headlines last week, the chaos surrounded Brooke Houts, a YouTuber with over 300,000 subscribers. The controversy was around an unedited clip of footage mistakenly uploaded to her channel, which appeared to show Houts abusing her Doberman puppy, Sphinx. In the footage, it appears Houts…Influencer Marketing6 min readInfluencer Marketing6 min read
Published in Better Marketing·Jul 25, 2019Member-onlyWhat Freelancing Is Really LikeHard facts, tips for beginners, and 9 experts on the pros and cons of freelancing — Congratulations on making the big decision to start your freelancing career — you’re set to join over two million freelancers in the UK alone.Freelancing12 min readFreelancing12 min read
