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Homeworking – the answer to Olympic transport woes?
The Government, in their infinite wisdom, has suggested that to avoid the national travel melee that will erupt during the 2012 Olympic Games, office workers are allowed to work from home. The...
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Businesses warned to take control of social media
UK companies have been warned to take control of employee’s social media usage in the workplace or risk facing reputation damage and security breaches. With the recent rapid increase in social media...
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Freelancers get recognition from Prime Minister
Prime Minister David Cameron has once again praised the UK’s freelancers on the eve of National Freelancers Day 2011. In the latest issue of Freelance Matters, the industry magazine from the PCG, the...
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Small firms encouraged to get involved in National Apprenticeship Week
Small businesses across the UK are being encouraged to take part in National Apprenticeship Week in order to help raise awareness of apprentice opportunities to school leavers, graduates and those out...
View ArticleFive inspiring women in business
The number of female entrepreneurs has increased by around 9.6% over the last two years compared with a 3.3% rise for men, according to the Office for National Statistics. Of these self-employed women,...
View ArticleAre freelancers actually losing out by working alone?
Freelancers are more inclined to a solitary working life with a cat or latte for company than a co-worker. Sure, you may interact with plenty of people on a regular basis but not in the same structured...
View Article£1.6 million allocated to SMES in Growth Vouchers
Hundreds of SMEs have signed up for the government’s Growth Voucher Scheme in the first month. Already £1.6 million worth of Growth Vouchers have been allocated, climbing to 1682 applications, a...
View ArticleThree problems I never expected as a freelancing mum
If I’m honest, the only reason I’m freelancing is because of my children. Pre-motherhood I had a great career in advertising in London. I worked for some of the world’s top agencies on interesting...
View ArticleExiting the Email Spiral of Doom
Emails take up a lot of time – 28% of an average working week, in fact, according to this study from 2012. As a freelancer, you’ll no doubt rely on email as your primary form of communication, so for...
View ArticleWhat does your employer/client think of your tattoos?
Your client or employer may currently require you to wear a uniform or already have a dress code policy – but where do they stand on tattoos and body piercing/art? If you are currently free to wear...
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