Wanted: Freelance Sales/Marketing Guru
Blueprint Web Technologies is looking for an exceptional freelance sales/marketing guru to help us find new customers as we expand our business.
Can you help?
What does the future hold for freelancers in 2012?
Take our poll and find out what other freelancers are doing…
7 ways to beat freelancer loneliness
“No man is an island,” says John Domme’s famous poem, explaining that, as people, we need and appreciate company.
For the self-employed, company can be difficult to come by. So what do we do? Our Frazzled Freelancer shares his 7 top tips…
Should freelancers form a partnership with another freelancer or developer?
I recently had a skype conversation with my web and tech developer. He asked me, ‘should I form a partnership with another developer’?
What do you think?
Wanted: freelance writer – Chester, Cheshire, North Wales
Looking for a freelance writer to work on project by project basis. Work could be long term for the right person.
Could this be you?
WANTED: on-line marketing expert, freelance (short term) or partner (long term).
We are looking for an online or internet market expert who can drive launch and rapid adoption of our online model focused on the 40 year old+ age group.
Equity share and subsequent fee income with an opportunity to rise to the top of this fledgling but massive potential startup.
Is this you?
WANTED: web developer, freelance (short term) or partner (long term).
We are a new Manchester-based start-up developing a fresh new way for people to preserve their precious family memories.
We are looking for a web developer who can share our passion and vision and wants to be a part of one of Manchester biggest potential startups.
Is this you?
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Freelancers
January’s here, time to set some New Year’s Resolutions. Eat less cake, do more exercise – those are a given.
But what about the resolutions that will make my freelance businesses leaner, meaner and more profitable? Here’s seven that will help me achieve the things I want from 2012. Feel free to join in…
Wanted Freelance C# Developer with SQL Server
My client, an Oldham based IT Support company requires a freelance C# Developer with SQL Server and reporting experience, Crystal Reports or alternative.
Are you a potential co-founder or startup partner?
Help us find the startup partners of 2012
7 Reasons why Freelancers are best!
Freelancers can transform business performance. Or at least that is my experience in the arena of business development, sales, marketing, digital and PR etc…
So, to help enterpreneurs and executives who are still unsure, I’ve come up with my 7 top reasons why freelancers are the best.
Poll – Should I Accept Commission only Roles?
Our recent article about ‘should I accept a commission only role’ stirred up some strong feelings.
So, we thought we’d take a poll – please click here to tell us what you think (and find out what others think too).
My Next Step; Freelance Work to Freelancer Business
Our Frazzled Freelancer is ready to take the next step; from freelance work to running a freelance business.
What are the challenges she faces and how will she deal with them? Find out in this week’s latest episode.
3 choices for freelancers who want to advance
You’ve set up as a freelancer and the freelance jobs are coming in, great!
You’ve got a steady flow of clients, some repeat and some new, so you are sure of a steady flow of work.
But you are restless for more. If so, what’s next?
Freelancers: How to get what you want – without cash…
Our Frazzled Freelancer has been trying a ‘skills swap’ recently to gain access to skills that she needs, but can’t afford…
… all without paying for it.
It’s called skill swaps – but does it work?
Freelancers: what happens if you fall ill? Why recurring income matters…
What happens to your freelance work and income if you fall ill?
How do you cope with clients projects and deadlines?
Or worse, how do you cope with no income for a few months or the inability to meet client needs?
3 industry insights from our latest freelance poll
Enterprise Freelance Fair community manager (and freelance digital marketer) Alistair Beech reflects on our latest poll, which currently shows the marketplace as unhealthy.
He offers 3 insights into the poll result thus far and what it could mean for contractors…
5 tips to successful freelance networking
To those new to freelancing, or even those like myself who have been in business for a while, face-to-face networking can seem a little scary.
However, follow these 5 tips may take the sting out of the situation and could help you win more freelance jobs and projects.
5 Recommendations on Why Every Employer Should Hire Freelancers – celebrating National Freelancers Day
What is the point of National Freelancers Day? Is it a holiday? If only…!
Instead, I think it is an opportunity to change the way that businesses and employers think about freelancers.
Here are our 5 recommendations on why we think every employer should hire freelancers
New Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Liverpool freelance jobs – w/c 10 October
The latest freelance jobs in the North West, Yorkshire and Midlands.
Celebration time! National Freelancers Day comes to Manchester – 22nd Nov
We’re celebrating – and I hope you will celebrate with us too!
National Freelancers Day is coming to Manchester a day early!
And, through our tailored networking, freelancers and entrepreneurs will be able to make lots of freelance contacts and find freelance jobs.
The big debate – what would happen if you got ill – an another Startup Workshop success
We ran another of our 100% successful startup workshops last night and managed to stir up a big debate.
The question we were discussing was; “what happens to our income if you/ I get ill?”
What is your freelance USP for winning more freelance jobs?
What is the key advantange you sell your freelance skills on when pitching for freelance jobs or projects?
Please answer our poll – and find out what everyone else thinks…
Luke Johnson – “Moonlighting [or Freelancing]: the best launch for startups”
As you’ll know from my recent startup workshops, I believe that freelancers have a unique advantage in launching a startup and, with his new book, Luke Johnson, worth £120m, founder of Pizza Express and FT columnist, agrees.
Find out what else Luke thinks about starting up and why I recommend his new book.
3 ways a freelancer can benefit from the recession
Our Frazzled Freelancer says that freelancers can take advantage of the recession to win more business.
Find out here three tips here and tell us if you agree…
Finding Freelancers and Freelancers finding Freelancer jobs
There are free, efficient and reliable ways to find freelancers – and for freelancers to find freelance jobs and projects.
Find out more about these options and why 2 day project teams – of local freelancers – could offer fantastic value and opportunity.
Helping you grow your business at the Enterprise Freelance Fair
Find out what we’ll be debating when we celebrate National Freelancers Day and how it can help you grow and develop your business.
Working Mums Live is coming to Manchester – 8th November
Find out about the Working Mums Live exhibition in Manchester on the 8th of November and how it can help your freelancing business or possible to startup a new business.
Do you have the entrepreneur bug – Innospace Accelerator Weekend – Free Preview
Do you have the entrepreneur bug?
Could you be part of a successful startup launch? Or do you have a burning idea or product that you want to see succeed?
New Manchester, Leeds, London and Liverpool freelance jobs – w/c 24 October
This week’s freelance jobs in the North West, Yorkshire and London.
Poll: How should employers recruit freelancers
Do you think that employers and recruiters should hire local freelance for their speed of response and ability to form face-to-face teams?
Or nationally for expertise? Or globally for cheapest price?
Tell us what you think…
60% of all freelancers are novices when it comes to contracts
Latest data from the PCG Ninja survey shows that more than half of all freelancers are novices when it comes to contractual issues.
How would you do? Take the test and find out…
Google will be supporting the Enterprise Freelance Fair in Manchester on 22nd November
Great news; Google will be supporting the Enterprise Freelance Fair celebrates National Freelancer Day on 22nd November with goodie bags and a free £50 AdWords Express voucher for all delegates.
Freelance and startup events in November 2011
There are lots of great freelance and startup events in Manchester, Liverpool and Chester this month – so we thought we’d put together a list.
Manchester Jelly announces more Friday dates
Find out where collaborative freelancers are meeting every Friday…
…and why!
New Manchester, Leeds, London and Liverpool freelance jobs – w/c 7 November
This week’s freelance jobs in the North West, Yorkshire and London.
- Freelance Art Director (Fashion)
- Freelance Front-End Developer
- Freelance Web Developer
- Freelance MySQL DB Administrator
- Freelance Magento/Drupal Developer
- Freelance PHP Developer
- Freelance Graphic Designer
- Freelance PR consultant (Fashion)
- Freelance Senior Database Administrator
- Freelance Senior Web Developer
- Freelance WordPress Designer/Developer
5 wonders of my freelancing world
This week our Frazzled Freelancer is wracked by 5 tongue-in-cheek dilemas.
From, am I doing it right? To Will I be a Millionaire? And where does all the time go?
Can you help her answer these questions?
How much do you owe the tax man? Why Free Agent sponsor Enterprise Freelance Fair
Too many of us get caught out on the 31st January with an unexpected tax bill. You can avoid this and know what you current tax liability is – in real time.
Find out why innovative freelance and small business accountancy software firm, FreeAgent, are joining the Enterprise Freelance Fair as sponsors on the 22nd of November…
Why?
Well, they believe that all freelancers need to know how much of their earnings they can keep – and how much they owe to the tax man.
Enterprise Freelance Fair – the freelance job hiring begins!
With the Enterprise Freelance Fair – “Celebrating National Freelancers Day” only a couple of days away (don’t forget ticket sales end on Monday at 1pm) – and tickets flying out the door…
… we thought it was worth a quick recap of the kinds of businesses that will be looking for freelance talent on the night of the 22nd November…
Magnus Josefsson – the effect of freelancers on high growth businesses
Magnus Josefsson has something very important to share with us at the Enterprise Freelance Fairs celebration of National Freelancers Day in Manchester, and that is…
… the effect of freelancers on high growth businesses – especially those with a technical or digital focus.
New Manchester, Leeds, London and Liverpool freelance jobs – w/c 21 November
This week’s freelance jobs in the North West, Yorkshire and London.
- Freelance Assistant Producer
- Freelance Cameraman
- Freelance Client-side Developer
- Freelance Joomla Developer
- Freelance Illustrator
- Freelance PHP Developer
- Freelance Proofreader
- Freelance PR consultant
- Freelance SEO Expert
- Freelance Sharepoint Developer
- Freelance Web Developer
- Freelance Web /Graphic Designer
5 Ways to Win New Freelance Work
Our Frazzled Freelancer tackles the issue of winning new freelance projects and business.
Here are 5 common-sense ways to coming out on top…
Celebrating National Freelancers Day
You can join the National Freelancers Day celebration right here!
Just tweet with either #EFFMCR or #NFD23nov and your tweet will appear right here on our home page for all of National Freelancers Day.
Freelancers are ‘core’ for high innovation companies
The old idea that companies would have a ‘core’ of fixed staff and a peripheral of freelance support is out of date, according to the first National Freelancers Day debate in Manchester yesterday.
Freelancers, our time has come…
5 items on a freelancer’s Christmas list….
“‘Tis the season to be jolly” goes the song, and it’s true; there’s a lot to be thankful for amidst the doom and gloom of strikes, harsh weather and shopping on shoestrings so tight they could snap at any given moment.
A freelancer has lots of opportunities at this time of year; here’s my list of freelancer ‘wants’ that will help you fine-tune your offering before 2012 dawns.
4 reasons why companies are frightened of engaging freelancer workers
Let’s be honest, the benefits of working and engaging freelancers are strong, powerful and effectively communicated from this website (Enterprise Freelance Fair) and many others – not least the National Freelancers Day run by PCG.
So, why don’t more businesses take greater advantage of freelancers? We’ve being doing some digging and here’s what we found…
Happy Christmas – and thanks for engaging us!
It’s Christmas time – and a great time for saying thanks…
So, let’s start with giving us all a chance to say thanks to our clients who have engaged us and given us work over the past twelve months.
Please feel free to include a link to your clients and also your own name and website – no harm in giving everyone a bit of Christmas promotion and a great way to show some appreciate.
Freelancers Co-Founders
Are you a freelancer or contractor who is considering joining a start-up on a partnership or equity share basis?
If so, we are building a list of freelancers who want to meet up with other freelancers or businesses that looking for engage your skills and talents in return for a partnership or equity share role.
Wanted: Facebook developer – co-founder freelancer
We are an online start up business specialising in the acquisition and sale of targeted marketing data. We partner with large consumer brands to provide them with results relating to the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns.
It is a large project and we’re looking for the right technical co founder to help bring the product to life.
Could this be you…?
Wanted: Database Administrator – co-founder freelancer
We are an online start up business specialising in the acquisition and sale of targeted marketing data and looking for a co-founder database administrator.
We partner with large consumer brands to provide them with results relating to the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns.
Is this you…?
