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#11: The growth in the Freelancer Marketplace - Fact or Fiction (Part 2)
Download Now · | Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:53
In the wake of the results of the Kingston University survey on freelancers, we get reactions and opinions from John Kell of the Professional Contractors Group and Nathan Pope of Latitude Hosting and the Brighton Farm. Topics Covered: Growth in the freelance market Freelancer figures, statistics and research Male and Female freelancing split in IT contracting and creative industries Response [...]
Podcast #10: The growth in the Freelancer Marketplace - Fact or Fiction
Download Now · | Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:26
Andy talks to John Brazier of the Professional Contractors Group, Nathan Pope of the Brighton Farm and Darren Fell of Freelance Advisor, about their views of how the freelancing and contracting market is evolving over the next few years. Whether you are a consultant or contractor, contracting or freelancing, the future could look bright for the [...]
Podcast #9: Finding your perfect pricing point
Download Now · | Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:38
Andy talks to Darren Fell of Freelance Advisor, about some techniques for working out what you should be charging. Topics Covered: The role of networking; Online resources; Finding the perfect price point according to your skill; Selecting the rate you can afford; Strategies for getting started in pricing; Pricing for big clients; Price negotiating tips.
Podcast #8: Thrive as a freelance graphic designer in todays market
Download Now · | Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:43
Andy talks to Stuart Scott, an successful freelance graphic designer based in Brighton, about what it takes to succeed in the industry. Topics Covered: Getting direct clients; Watch the trends; Attending industry events Having a team of experts around you The difference between design and artwork Flaunting your published work The role of networking in specific [...]
Podcast #7: How to take on a Project
Download Now · | Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:34
Andy talks to Dave Mellors & Malcolm Cook of First Light Associates about the things that need to be done when taking on a new project. Topics Covered: Getting and capturing the scope How to charge for projects Handling scope changes and change control Project planning Contracts, agreements and legal matters Becoming a partner with your [...]
Podcast #6: Five Things you always wanted to ask your accountant - part 2
Download Now · | Fri, 09 May 2008 14:29
Part 2 of an interview with Steve Crouch of SRC Chartered Accountants. Here Steve tells us about the types of expenses freelancers can claim such as those associated with working from home and some more general things to look out for. Topics Covered: The expenses a freelancer can claim; Expenses associated with working from home; Motor expenses; Expenses related to [...]
Podcast #5: Five things you always wanted to ask your accountant - part 1
Download Now · | Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:00
Part one of an interview with Steve Crouch of SRC Chartered Accountants. Steve answers questions on such things as salaries, dividends, section 660, IR35 and VAT. Topics covered: Limited company verses sole trader; Taking a small salary with big dividends; Section 660 - profit share between spouses; Consideration to IR35; When to register for VAT; The two VAT schemes. Links: The Crunch limited [...]
Podcast #4: Marketing Secrets part 2: Here are 5 things you must do
Download Now · | Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:00
Andy talks to Paul Silver of The Farm who talks about 5 areas to concentrate on. Get these right, and your freelancing business will get off to a flying start.
