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Practical advice, real stories and creative tips to help you grow your business on your terms.
3 boundaries to set with your clients right now
What’s a business without boundaries? Well, it’s late nights, awkward conversations and worries. Boundaries are important in any relationship and the freelancer/client relationship is no different. If you’ve ever struggled with clients not respecting your boundaries, you’re not alone.
Activism in Business: The First Steps
Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police, I’ve been reading, listening, signing petitions, self-reflecting and working through my own feelings on racism. Admittedly, I've barely scratched the surface.
Interview - Jane Farrugia
Jane is an experienced marketing and communications manager who had never even thought about freelancing until a move to rural Queensland changed her corporate path. Through her own business Farr and Co, she now helps retail brands create impactful, innovative and effective marketing and event strategies, on her own terms.
Interview - Vanessa Barrington
Vanessa is a marketing, communications and PR leader, and the founder of The Right Remark. She's dedicated to working with brands that help others, and is known by her pals as a ‘book doula’. We chat with Vanessa and find out what made her leap from a highly successful corporate career into the unknown world of freelancing.
Interview - Nell Casey
Nell is an ecommerce copywriter and content strategy who nearly ended up as a financial advisor! She saved up some cash, threw herself a launch party, and started building her freelance copywriting business Fete Creative. Read more about her freelance journey.
Freelancers—make the most of EOFY
June means the end of the financial year is almost here. It’s obviously time to get your taxes sorted, but it’s also a great chance to reflect on expenses, review how much you’re charging and think about adding to your super.
Events Guide June 2020
Grab your diary and take your pick from these awesome events you can attend from anywhere. COVID-19 has opened up events we may have never had the chance to attend before, the world is your oyster.
Three big lessons after three years of freelancing
Three years ago I said sayonara to being an employee and lept into full-time freelance life. I’d been picking up freelance copywriting jobs while in a marketing manager role, and when things got a little stagnant and I had no more room to grow, I knew it was finally time to make my side-hustle my full-time job.
Interview - Brooke Nolly
Brooke Nolly is a straight-talking, kiwi lass who hit rock bottom to realise she wanted to become a coach and become her own boss. She made the leap with no money or backup plan.
7 ways a creative community can help your freelance business thrive
No matter what stage of the freelance biz journey you're in, there is always another question to answer or challenge to overcome. With a solid crew by your side they are so much easier to overcome.
Interview - Nikki Gaastra
Nikki is an ambitious and motivated freelance entrepreneur who offers custom branding, website development and digital marketing for small businesses who are ready to make big growth. Her path to freelancing was a windy one…
30 Days Of Instagram Stories: An Experiment [PLUS free download]
We all know that video is a great way to connect. However, like many people, I was petrified of showing up on video. But I challenged myself to show up on Instagram stories every day for 30 days. Here’s what happened.