Freelancing tips from 4 seasoned freelancers

CONTRACTING IN THE UK UPDATE
If you’re new to freelancing or contracting and you’re after some advice from seasoned
professionals then today’s your lucky day!
We recently took some time to gather a few of the best tips a new freelancer or contractor
could possibly wish for.
We spoke to a number of contractors and freelancers who have all been there and done it.
Read on for their advice.
Daniel Wilson – IT Contractor | Wilson-Etheridge IM Solutions
www.w-eimsolutions.co.uk
• Aim Low: conquer the small hurdles first. Like a skyscraper the foundations you create
build your future.
• Reputation is your best asset when starting out alone, don’t get greedy.
• I set my foundations doing free work for charities, as well as providing my skill set free
of charge. I started to build my reputation, creating my first layer of foundations.
Sarah Henderson | Freelance Copywriter and Proofreader
www.shendersoncopywriter.com
My piece of advice to a new freelancer would be, make sure you pick a good working
environment for yourself. Don’t just assume you can work on the sofa in front of your TV –
although, if you can, then great!
You may find working at the kitchen table is fine, or you may need to set up an office in your
spare bedroom. There are also options like working at your local library or renting some coworking
space which can be helpful if you prefer to work out of the house.
Once you have the right environment, it’s relatively easy to work efficiently and distractionfree!
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