David Cameron
Prime Minister
Top Tips
As part of the National Freelancers Day 2011 campaign we have pulled together resources to provide the wider freelance community with a starter pack of online guides and downloadable materials to kick off the freelance knowledge pool for 2011.
We hope you share your experiences in the 'top tips' area and links to content in the comment boxes to create a hub for freelance learning.
Watch this space for more resources in the coming months and details of our 2011 research.
Calling all freelancers, what works for you?
What do you do to make your work more profitable, productive, worthwhile and enjoyable?
Add your top tips for freelance working here and read what others do to manage these issues daily.
All tips are moderated and will be published within 24 hours.
Working with freelancers
How should clients go about finding freelancers? What is a good way to manage the project? What makes for a successful relationship? Any pitfalls to avoid?
Client handling
How do you keep your clients happy? Are some communication styles more effective than others? What are the professional dos and don'ts? How do you handle disagreement? What counts as conflict of interests? What happens when agencies are involved?
Growing the business
How do you get more work? How do you overcome the income ceiling? How can you charge higher fees? Any tips for getting referrals? What business models work for you?
Running the business
Any tips for streamlining the admin side? How can you run an efficient operation that frees you up to concentrate on growing the business? What structure works for you? Any tax, legal or insurance wisdoms to pass on?
Starting Out
How to pluck up the courage? How to get going quickly? What are the basics you need in place? Any pitfalls to avoid? What are the obstacles and how do you get past them?
