The top three things most enjoyed by self-employed professionals are freedom in their working life, being their own boss and being able to fit their work around other commitments, according to a study by Markel. Nearly 40 per cent say they miss nothing from the typical working environment, while those that do cite social interaction and outings
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Why Saying ‘No’ to Clients Could Mean Saying ‘Yes’ to Your Business
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By Sesselja Bigseth When you are starting out as an entrepreneur, be it as a coach or a writer, a web designer or a retailer, all you want is to land that important first client, to make your very first sale. But as time progresses, you might find those first clients becoming more of a […]
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Freelancers taking more holidays than employed people
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Freelancers commonly spend as many as 21 nights away from home in the average year, versus the paltry ten nights of an employed person, according to a study by PeoplePerHour. Self-employed people spend twice as long away from home on each holiday and travel nearly twice as far, covering an average of 2,200 miles per holiday.
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What Should I Do First? 7 Ways to Get Your Self-Employment Ducks in a Row
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By Diana Schneidman If you are overwhelmed by your to-do list, be smart and take a few minutes upfront to prioritize. It takes only moments at the start of your workday, but you will accomplish what most needs to be done while enjoying peace of mind. When you work at home as a freelancer or […]