5 drawbacks of working from home

Posted by on Sep 2, 2012 in Running your business
5 drawbacks of working from home

Working from home is great, but there are several drawbacks that anyone thinking about freelancing from home should be aware of.

5 ways to appear more professional to clients

Posted by on Aug 26, 2012 in Running your business
5 ways to appear more professional to clients

If you’re trying to drum up business as a freelancer, you need to appear professional both online and offline. Here’s 5 ways you can make a good first impression on potential clients.

How to increase productivity as a freelancer

Posted by on Jul 23, 2012 in Running your business
How to increase productivity as a freelancer

When you work from home, some days it’s hard to motivate yourself and get work done. Here’s 5 tips for when that happens.

Why I started freelancing as a student

Posted by on Apr 22, 2012 in Running your business
Why I started freelancing as a student

Despite still being a second year graphic design student, I’ve started my own graphic design business and am now freelancing as a student. This is a look at why I decided to go freelance whilst still studying.

Tools and software I use to run my design business

Posted by on Apr 1, 2012 in Freelancing, Running your business
Tools and software I use to run my design business

If you’re thinking about starting up alone as a freelancer or offering your services part-time, you may be wondering exactly what programs and tools you need to buy to get started. Surprisingly, you don’t need that many.