by Fiona likes to blog | Sep 23, 2021 | Freelance
Are you wondering how to set your freelance rates? Struggling to navigate the world of hourly rates, day rates, retainer packages and the rest? I hear ya. Figuring out how much to charge for your services is a complicated topic and everyone has an opinion.
by Fiona likes to blog | Aug 19, 2021 | Freelance
Half of all freelancers have been asked to work for free. Forty-three percent of all freelancers have completed a job without pay.
by Fiona likes to blog | Jul 14, 2021 | Freelance, WRITING
āHow to pitch to publicationsā is a juicy topic. It can also feel overwhelming to even begin typing out the first pitch email to an editor when youāre just starting out. But – great news: you donāt have to have done a degree in journalism or have even gone to university to become a published writer.
by Fiona likes to blog | Jul 12, 2021 | Freelance, PODCAST
There are some cracking podcasts for freelancers available online nowadays, but there are sooooo many! How do you know which ones to listen to first? Some are just sales tools and boring self-promotion for marketers or coaches, and others are genuinely helpful with... by Fiona likes to blog | Apr 29, 2021 | Freelance, PODCAST
I started Out of Office with the aim of supporting not just people already on their freelance journeys, but particularly the freelance life contemplators, or the āIām-pretty-sure-freelance-is-a-pipe-dreamā dreamers. I want to demystify the freelance life, offer no-BS advice and share both the highs – and lows – that come with hitting out of office for good, so youāre prepared to make your business a success.
So, in keeping with that purpose, hereās the no-BS advice on how to live your best freelance life.
by Fiona likes to blog | Mar 30, 2021 | Freelance
Freelancing myths can put you off making the leap, but I’m here to debunk the ways that people try to put you off self-employment.