Guide to Freelancing

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Home working Vs shared studio space

Just for the low overheads, the majority of freelancers base themselves at home, travelling to client site as and when needed.

30 July 2006

3 min

Freelancers working from home - avoid distractions

Ideas for disciplining yourself if you struggle on the motivation front.

25 July 2006

2 min

Top 10 ten tips for working from home

Top tips at managing a good work-life balance whilst working from home on a freelance basis.

16 July 2006

4 min

Contract Template

The best contract that we have seen for freelance use is available to PCG members through their web site.

17 January 2005

1 min

Creating proposals

If you have been invited to submit a proposal on a project you will need to detail how you would carry out work on the project in question.

17 January 2005

2 min

Contracts and schedules for freelancers

The terms you agree with your client ahead of starting work are critical in terms of protecting your business. As every freelancer will tell you, document everything, the services you agree to carry out - the project's requirements, timescales and any other considerations to ensure successful project completion - at the start and any changes to that brief during the project.

17 January 2005

5 min

How to manage difficult clients

As a freelancer, encountering a difficult client could be described as an occupational hazard that needs to be dealt with carefully and strategically.

17 January 2005

5 min

Is freelancing for me?

In this guide we explore the advantages and disadvantages of freelancing and give 10 qualities that make a successful freelancer.

15 December 2003

5 min

Why you need a business plan

Every business, no matter how small, needs a working plan for the future detailing where you are now, where you want to be and your strategy for growth.

15 December 2003

5 min

Raising Finance

Methods of raising finance for your freelance business.

15 December 2003

2 min

Getting a mortgage as a freelancer

Traditional lenders require three years of a freelancer's accounts, however Freelance UK has negotiated a special deal, with no arrangement fee with freelancer money specialists, FreelancerMoney.

15 December 2003

2 min

Why you need a portfolio

A portfolio is a showcase for your talent and experience. As you move from job to job more frequently by nature as a freelancer, your portfolio will become your strongest selling tool enabling you to demonstrate past successes in why you were a useful or profitable resource.

15 December 2003

3 min

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