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The Freelancer's Teabreak

The Freelancer's Teabreak is the short and sweet podcast you can enjoy while you make a cuppa, full of tips, tricks and advice for freelancers.

Further podcasts by Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle

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The Freelancer's Teabreak
My Freelance Year in Review: What I've Learned. from 2023-12-07T10:00

2023 has been a BIG year for me! In this episode, I reflect on what I've learned over the past year and how it has helped me grow as a freelancer and as a person. 

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What does return in investment mean to you? from 2023-11-30T10:00

In this episode of the Freelancers Teabreak, I'm discussing how Return on Investment can be more than just a monetary value and what a return on investment could look like for you and your clien...

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Top Tips to Maximise Your Money this Black Friday from 2023-11-23T10:00

'HURRY! THERE WILL NEVER BE AN OFFER LIKE THIS ONE EVER EVER AGAIN!'

'THIS IS YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!'

'WE DID NOT DO THIS SAME OFFER LAST MONTH!'

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These are a few of my favourite things from 2023-11-16T09:46

Hacking it as a freelancer can be difficult.

Optimising space at home, organising everything you need to do, finding inspiration and new ideas.

My three favourite things might just...

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Let's Talk About Money. from 2023-11-09T10:30

It’s time to talk about a dirty word.

Money!

When it comes to the M word, it’s often kept under the hush-hush and a private matter. Well, it’s time to ditch the shame and talk abou...

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Do you have a sustainable website? from 2023-11-02T10:34

Sometimes, I come away from recording a podcast episode with a long list of things to do. This was one of those episodes! Molly Scanlan joined me this week to chat about sustainability, our onli...

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Moving from Teachable to Podia from 2023-10-26T08:42

Bit of a niche behind the scenes episode for you this week! I recently moved all of my courses from Teachable to Podia. In this episode I explain why and how!

 

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ADHD Meds a year on from 2023-10-19T09:02

As it's ADHD awarness month, in this week's episode, I share my experience of being on ADHD meds, a year on. The ups, the downs and the tips I'd give anyone who is about to go on them.

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This advice isn't for you from 2023-10-12T08:03

In this week's episode, I touch on my favourite bit of ADHD advice, but also the importance of not taking everyone's advice!

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Decluttering Hacks For Freelancers from 2023-10-05T08:32

Decluttering is not just for your home. It can also be done mentally or emotionally. This week I am joined by a friend and freelance decluttering coach, Susie Boutal, who explains how she helps ...

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Five reoccuring tasks in my daily calendar from 2023-09-28T08:15

Do you have reoccurring habits or tasks in your calendar?⁣ This is one of the most important things I do to structure my day. In fact, for my ADHD brain, having things automatically in my calend...

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Five Minute Drains from 2023-09-21T08:40

Got something that's been on your list forever and is draining your energy, bit by bit? Sure, it might be a five minute task...but it never ends up at the top of your To Do list! In this week's ...

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Haggle your subscriptions! from 2023-09-14T09:00

Cost of living is really tightening its grip at the moment, and that's reflected in a lot of the price rises of the subscriptions and tools that we pay for. This month, I would suggest that you ...

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Three pitching emails that have landed me clients from 2023-09-07T08:27

School is back, and I'm back at my desk, ready for The Freelance Lunch Club starting this week! The very first workshop will be on how to write a Pitching Email, so I thought it might be useful ...

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Two Team Tools from 2023-08-31T08:49

In this mini episode, I share two tools that I've been loving recently to create guides, workflows and processes for both me and my team. And they're both handy little Chrome extensions! The too...

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Two exciting September announcements from 2023-08-24T08:16

Last week, I spoke about what to do with all the ideas. This week, I'm sharing two ideas that are coming to fruition in September!

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How to juggle all the ideas from 2023-08-17T09:40

What do you do with all the ideas you have for your business? In this episode, I share the three steps I take to record, assess and implement business ideas - without getting overwhelmed!

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Lean marketing and positive psychology, with Kelly Cookson from 2023-08-10T07:39

In this episode I'm joined by Kelly Cookson from Cheer Up Marketing, marketing strategist, to talk about positive psycholgy (NOT toxic positivity) and lean marketing.

 

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Freelance marketing without social media - Viv Guy from 2023-08-03T08:29

Imagine being able to find clients without using social media. Sound like the dream? Viv Guy has done it. And she's here to share how she does it, what happened to her business when she came off...

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Setting boundaries for time off from 2023-07-27T07:47

Whether you're taking the summer holidays off for family, or planning a break this year, there are a few things you should do before you close up your laptop.

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A Freelance Rant! from 2023-07-20T07:28

In this mini episode, I have a little rant...about why freelancing isn't taken seriously as a career option. What do you think? Were you offered it as a career option?

 

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Three reasons you should try Voxer Coaching from 2023-07-13T09:29

I love using Voxer in my business! It makes coaching more accessible, more afforable, gives you room to verbally process things and take action.

Curious about how you can use it in your b...

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Three things to add to your Q3 goals from 2023-07-07T09:00

Have you set your Q3 goals? Make sure you include these three things to turn those quartely dreams into action plans!

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Follow up for more clients! from 2023-06-30T09:04

Times are a little trickier right now for freelancers. Now is the time to make sure you're really following up with people, whether that's pitches you've sent, previous clients, or following up ...

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How to be a freelance coach, with Jo and Zoe from the Coaching Crowd from 2023-06-16T14:07

This week, I've got the two brilliant women who I trained to be a coach with - Jo Wheatley and Zoe Hawkins! Jo and Zoe share some tips on what to know about coaching, how to get started, and why...

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Chatting with Freelancer Magazine editor Sophie Cross from 2023-06-08T13:32

Sophie Cross is the founder and editor of Freelancer Magazine. Join us while we chat about freelancing, starting a magazine and Good Boss-ing ourselves!

 

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Podcasting for freelancers, with Fiona Fraser from 2023-05-26T12:46

Interested in podcasting? Wondering about the benefit of doing it as a freelancer? In this week's podcast, I have Podcasting PR expert Fiona Fraser on to chat about podcasting (including a littl...

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Cyclical Freelance Life with Ellen Franklyn-Carr from 2023-05-08T10:17

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

The Nap Ministry The Nap Ministry | Rest is Resistance

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Spring clean your desk from 2023-04-27T09:52

 

This week is a simple one - declutter your desk! In fact, in this episode you'll get five minutes of music to use to make a start on your desk. 

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Sort your SEO and get more freelance clients! from 2023-04-22T06:21

Need to sort some of your SEO? Oh same. I've got Mary James onto the podcast to chat about how to do it without being totally overwhelmed!

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Spring clean your freelance online presence from 2023-04-20T09:02

We're into week 3 of Great Freelance Spring Clean, and this week it's all about spring cleaning your online presence.

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Spring clean your inbox from 2023-04-13T10:24

Throughout April, I'm sharing some micro spring cleaning challenges to help you make your freelance life a little easier. This week, I'm tackling emails! Below is a quick summary of the main poi...

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Spring clean your freelance finances from 2023-04-05T10:32

Hey! Ready to spring clean your finances? It's April 5th, so it's a great time to do it. And the good news is, you can do most of it from the comfort of your sofa! 

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Spring clean your freelance life from 2023-04-03T20:09

In April, I'm going to talk about spring cleaning your freelance life, and I have a series of newsletters and podcast episodes lined up to help you with that!

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Imperfect Action from 2023-02-02T16:11

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The inevitable end of year review episode in 10 minutes from 2022-12-15T13:10

It's the inevitable end of year review podcast episode! 

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Awards, anxiety and working with family, with Georgina Merckel from 2022-11-28T12:56

This week I have an AWARD WINNING guest on! Yes, in this episode Georgina Merckel, superstar VA, came on the podcast to chat about working with anxiety, working with family and putting yourself ...

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Is Upwork for you? Featuring Sílvia Pinho from 2022-11-07T10:56

Ooh we have a juicy topic for you today - Upwork! 

Upwork freelancer Sílvia Pinho has joined me on this episode to share her experiences of freelancing through Upwork, including how...

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Treat your clients from 2022-10-31T14:41

Happy Halloween! Don't trick your clients this year, treat them! Here are a few ways you can offer your clients extra value (and it doesn't always have to cost you extra money!)

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Collab episode #2: Mental health tips for freelancers from 2022-10-20T20:38

Hello! Fingers crossed the sound quality will be a bit better on this episode :) 

This week, I've got some lovely guests in to share their mental health tips for freelancers:

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Is your business accessible? + ADHD chat from 2022-10-13T11:46

This month is ADHD awareness month, and in this episode I share my own experiences and also some ways you can make your business more neurodivergent friendly, in particularly for those with Auti...

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Pitch....with less risk from 2022-10-03T10:49

Hey! Scared about sending a pitch? Here's one tweak that can spread the risk and make it less scary!

Resources mentioned: Sally Farrant's pricing calculator: https://www.businessgrowthbyn...

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How I Met My Client - The Collaborative episode! from 2022-09-20T13:48:50

I'm trying something new this episode - a collaborative episode! Listen to find out how six freelancers met their latest client. 

Thank you to all the lovely contributors! 

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Niches are overrated from 2022-09-12T10:29:28

This one might be a bit controversial! A quick episode today about why I don't want you to be paralysed by finding the perfect niche for your business.

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How I use Voxer in my freelance business from 2022-09-05T10:01:45

The podcast is back, and this time I'm chatting about how I use Voxer in my business, and how you could too!

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Can you be quietly ambitious? Featuring Ruth Poundwhite from 2022-07-07T13:40:36

On the podcast this week is Ruth Poundwhite, who is quietly ambitious — and proud of it! She is a certified coach, NLP practitioner and feminist marketer who supports highly sensitive humans to ...

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Finding time to find freelance clients from 2022-06-15T17:29:02

Struggling to find time to find clients? Or not sure where to start? I've got tips for you!

The Finding Clients course: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/p/freelancepitching

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My Freelance ADHD Tip from 2022-05-24T09:44:41

In this episode I chat about my recent ADHD diagnosis, and the one tip I've found useful (and you might too, whether you're neurodivergent or neurotypical!)

Got ADHD? Go follow @jessejand...

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Please put your prices on your website! from 2022-05-16T11:05:01

Mini rant from me this week on prices!

Want to put the case forward for not sharing your prices? 

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Different services for different budgets from 2022-05-10T09:51:56

Do you have a range of services for different budgets? In this episode I talk through the different levels of services you should offer:

Free

Tasters

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More and Less from 2021-12-14T12:23:09

In this week's podcast, I chat about what I want more and less of in 2022 - and I challenge you to do the same! 

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What didn't go to plan, and what did you learn? from 2021-12-07T16:48:45

December is all about reviewing the year! In this week's episode, we dive into what didn't go to plan - and what you learned from that! 

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What went well for you this year? from 2021-11-29T14:16:34

Throughout December I'll be sharing prompts to help you review the year and get ready for those 2022 goals! 

In this episode, we're kicking off with the positives - what went well for you...

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Chronic illness and freelancing with Bee Stevenson from 2021-11-24T11:34:25

I'm back with another guest - copywriter Bee Stevenson! In this episode we talk about freelancing when you have a chronic illness, practical tips on making your business more chronic illness-fri...

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Kindness, passion projects and side incomes with Sarah Browning from 2021-11-10T15:48:45

Welcome back to another episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak, this week I'm joined by Sarah Browning, founder of Time for Kindness. We chatted about freelancing, kindness, side projects, passion...

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Chatty and Appy update from 2021-11-02T11:35:15

Hello! It's been a while since I've done a solo episode, so I wanted to share a bit about what I've been up to, and some of the apps that are rocking my freelance cosy socks off right now.

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Perfection, Shoulds and a decade of freelancing with Gemma Pettman from 2021-10-19T06:00

This week I have Gemma Pettman on the podcast to chat about freelancing without the perfect conditions, avoiding 'shoulds' that don't work for you, and celebrating ten years of freelancing!

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Running a Community (with Suzanne Buckley) from 2021-09-09T16:40:52

A common bit of advice flying around the online business world is that you need to run a community. But do you? And how do you do it? This week I've got Community Expert Suzanne Buckley on the p...

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Are you an optimist or a pessimist? from 2021-08-14T10:44:56

The podcast is back, and this week the topic is optimism, pessimism and a sprinkling of luck and old school SWOT analysis. 

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Childless not through choice - Berenice Smith from 2021-06-17T11:58:44

This week, I have a guest on the podcast - Berenice Smith. Berenice has been a member of the Freelance Lifestylers FB group for a while, and she's been a support to so many in the group - but es...

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Should you blog as a freelancer? (Yes!) from 2021-05-26T07:07:02

This week I'm joined by Charelle Griffith, Chartered Marketer and Blogging Superfan. Charelle actually inspired me to dust off my own blog, and share some new posts, and I think she might inspir...

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Three Sites To Find Clients from 2021-04-30T13:00:36

There are some sites we all know about for finding clients. But many are a race to the bottom. Here are three you may not have considered. 

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More ways to find clients as a freelancer from 2021-04-21T10:26:58

The Freelancer's Teabreak is back (again!)

Yup, after another long break (due to homeschooling), I'm excited to be back with the podcast and a few more ideas to find new clients.

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What is one thing you can do in 2020 to set yourself up for a brilliant 2021? from 2020-12-31T16:23:39

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What have you learnt about yourself this year? from 2020-12-23T12:03:58

What have you learnt about yourself this year?

Mentioned in the episode:

Four Tendencies quiz: https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com

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Ruby McGuire: Growing your biz WITHOUT social media! from 2020-12-14T11:16:37

I’m so excited for this slightly longer episode, as I have a great guest - my mentor Ruby McGuire! In this episode, we dive into a really juicy topic -growing a business without social media. Listen

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Review Month: What Has Been Your Biggest Achievement In 2020? from 2020-12-07T10:10:13

What has been your biggest achievement in 2020? Maintaining a business during a pandemic? Staying sane while juggling freelancing and homeschooling? Pivoting your business?

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Should you work for free? from 2020-11-26T08:08:12

In this week's episode, we dive into the sticky subject of working for free. Is there any appropriate time to do it? 

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Dealing With Discounts from 2020-11-16T12:00

Dealing With Discounts:

Are you thinking of offering a discount to a client? Here's how to do it without losing out!

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Raising your prices: 5 Things to do from 2020-11-09T10:57:08

In this week's podcast episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak, I will be talking about how to raise your prices, complete with an email template to send to your clients.  Sign up for the Pricing Y...

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Where To Share Your Opt-Ins from 2020-10-26T07:25:43

Got a brilliant opt-in for your newsletter? Where are you going to share it? I’ve got five suggestions for you in this episode.

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Five Opt-ins For Your Freelance Newsletter from 2020-10-19T07:36:51

Throughout October, I've been sharing some tips about emails and newsletters. This week, I want to talk about opt-ins. Those golden nuggets of content you can use to encourage people to join you...

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Consistency and Content for Newsletters from 2020-10-12T07:29:43

Not sure what to include in your newsletter? Or how to keep it consistent? This episode is packed full of tips to help you stay on track! 

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4 Emails to send as a freelancer from 2020-10-05T09:22:53

In October, I'll be focusing on newsletters and emails for freelancers and how you can make it easier. This week, it's all about four emails you should be sending as a freelancer.

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Pitching for freelancers from 2020-09-28T07:39:49

In the last two episodes, we’ve talked about networking and social networking for freelancers. This week, it’s all about pitching (and how to do it in a way that works for you!)

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Networking for freelancers - in a Covid world! from 2020-09-14T07:27

Want to do some networking, but the traditional options aren't available right now? Or thinking of trying networking, but you're shy or introverted and need some tips to survive networking event...

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It's back! 10 ways to find clients on social media from 2020-09-04T13:49:24

Whew, school is back and so is the Freelancer's Teabreak! And we're going to jump straight into how to use social media to find clients. Because I'm all for business you can do on your phone in ...

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Freelance Finances with Sally Farrant from 2020-03-10T13:38:47

Join us for the Freelance Habits of Success challenge! https://www.facebook.com/groups/498006284222699/

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Social Media Tips for Freelancer with Alexis Bushnell from 2020-03-02T10:53:30

In this week's podcast episode, I'm joined by Alexis Bushnell, 

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Social Media Tips for Freelancer with Alexis Bushnell from 2020-03-02T10:53:30

In this week's podcast episode, I'm joined by Alexis Bushnell, 

Where to find Alexis Bushnell: 

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Things to think about for a branding photoshoot from 2020-02-24T09:54:46

Are you planning on having a branding photoshoot? After a question in my membership, I thought it might be useful to share some tips from the point of view of someone who had had one (particular...

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The most common questions I get from 2020-02-14T19:42:39

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Q&A Podcast: Raising Prices, Podcasts and FB groups from 2020-01-16T11:55:58

In this episode, I’ve answered a few questions I’ve been asked recently, including:

1. How to raise my rates with current clients

2. How to find freelance clients in Facebook group...

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Are You Being A Bad Boss? from 2019-11-16T10:39:20

Being your own boss means you get to be in control of how you work, who you work with, where and when. So why are we so terrible about taking sick days, putting ourselves forward for the amazing...

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Five Things I've Learnt About Running A Membership from 2019-11-11T11:36:33

Just over a year ago, I launched my membership, The Freelance Business Lounge, previously The Freelance Lifestash. It's been a big learning curve since then, and I'm sharing some of the lessons ...

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Passive Income For Freelancers from 2019-11-04T13:11:23

Let's talk about passive income! 

Pour your cuppa and get ready for the latest episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak.

 

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Should You Charge To Pitch? from 2019-10-28T09:14:58

Welcome back to the freelancer’s teabreak, the short and sweet podcast for freelancers to enjoy with a cuppa.


Following on from last week’s podcast about charging for admin time, I...

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Should You Charge To Do Admin? from 2019-10-21T10:40:07

Should you charge to do admin? What’s included in the price of working with a client? Let’s talk about admin - from emails to discovery calls. 

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How To Hack Consistency from 2019-10-07T08:13:17

Struggle with consistency? Me too! I've got some hacks to help you keep on top of things and feel like you're in control, not constantly catching up. 

 

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Getting Out Of A Freelance Rut from 2019-09-27T16:00

Are you in a freelance rut? Here, have a rope, we're going to get you out of there!


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Are You Making The Most Of Freelance Flexibility? from 2019-09-20T07:23:04

Are you taking full advantage of being freelance? Or have you slipped into all work and no play? 

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How To Market Your Freelance Business When You're Shy from 2019-09-12T10:32:12

Want to market your freelance business, but feeling shy or don't like being the centre of attention? I get it! It's why I love podcasting, all the chat without being seen! There are ways to put ...

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Fast and freelance #3: the mindset trick to fight impostor syndrome from 2019-07-24T13:11:28

Hey freelancer! Today’s fast and freelance tip is all about one task you can do to keep your mindset positive, even on impostor days! 

 

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Fast and freelance day #2: get local, get leads from 2019-07-23T08:45

Day 2 of #fastandfreelance, and today I’m sharing a tip that will get you a) walking b) ticking things off your To Do list and c) landing leads!

 

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Fast and freelance tip #1: are you committing this email crime? from 2019-07-22T13:00

Hey freelancer! Today’s fast and freelance tip is all about your email signature. This task will take just a couple of minutes, but can have a big impact.

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What are the childcare options for freelancers? from 2019-07-22T10:00

Are you freelance with kids, or thinking of going freelance when you've got a family? Then you'll need to know what the options are for childcare for freelancers (plus what help you'll get with ...

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New! Fast and Freelance, mini podcast episodes with freelance tips from 2019-07-22T06:05:25

Today is the start of a brand new series, where you’ll get five weekly freelance tips! Each tip will be less than 2 minutes long, short and sweet!

Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk
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How to survive the summer holidays as a freelance parent from 2019-07-15T09:00

Are you a freelance parent? Is the thought of the summer holidays overwhelming you?

 

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How I ran my first virtual summit from 2019-07-09T08:13:22

As someone who isn't naturally organised, organising a summit seemed like a really overwhelming, scary project. But I also wanted to do something exciting for National Freelancers Day, with bril...

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Ten lessons I’ve learnt in ten years of freelancing from 2019-04-04T09:50:31

It’s been ten years since I made the jump to go freelance, and I’ve learnt a lot (and made mistakes along the way).

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Should you have a newsletter? from 2019-03-26T13:46:08

Are you sending out a newsletter? I've got five minutes of newsletter chat, covering what the benefits are, what to include, and how to grab clients with it (without being salesy). 

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Using Facebook groups without losing your sanity! from 2019-03-12T11:39:14

Summary of podcast:

1) Choose three Facebook groups to focus on
2) Interact daily,...

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How to market your freelance biz on Instagram and LinkedIn from 2019-03-06T17:00:52

Are you using LinkedIn and Instagram for your freelance business? Here are a couple of tips to get you started. 

Content and Instagram guru, Daire Paddy: https://dairepaddy.com/

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How to get into the right pitching mindset from 2019-02-19T17:09:51

If mindset is your block when it comes to pitching, I have some tools up my sleeve for you! From how to overcome impostor syndrome, to how to come up with a confidence routine, I've got you cove...

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The Do's and Don'ts of Pitching for Freelancers from 2019-02-12T11:15:38

Ready for some Do's and Don'ts for pitching? Let's dispel some myths and make pitching less intimidating! 

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How To Find Work And Clients from 2019-02-05T13:58:34

One of the most common questions I get is - how do I find work and clients as a freelancers?

It's scary sometimes, isn't it?

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Coaching Exercise: The Wheel Of Life from 2019-01-30T13:01:20

It's the final episode of Goals and Strategy month! 

Every month, I'd like to set a little exercise for you to try out to improve your mindset around your freelance life. This week, I'm s...

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The importance of celebrating wins from 2019-01-21T08:02:46

This week, I'm tackling the topic of celebrating wins. Are you being a good boss to yourself? It's so easy to jump from project to project, without stopping and acknowledging the great things yo...

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How to beat overwhelm over your goals from 2019-01-14T09:19:51

Hey freelancer! How are you getting on with those goals? Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Pour yourself a cuppa - it's time for the Freelancer's Tea break. 

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Apps for staying focused on your goals from 2019-01-07T07:46:36

Got your goals but need a little help staying on track? I have the apps for you!

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What are your core priorities for 2019? from 2019-01-02T09:50:37

Happy New Year everyone! 

The Freelancer's Teabreak is BACK! I've got a whole year of content planned for you, so keep an eye out for a new episode each week. 

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Business Books For People Who Don't Read Business Books from 2018-10-16T15:13:35

Where to find the books:

The Five Second Rule: https://amzn.to/2OpZkpL

The Year Of Yes: https://amzn.to/2A...

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Three tools to improve communication with your client from 2018-10-02T12:02:20

Want to improve communication with your clients? I have the tools!

Slack: https://slack.com/

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What will you achieve in the last 90 days of the year? from 2018-09-25T09:33:37

Ready to finish the year with some conquered goals under your belt? I've got three tips to help you achieve them - and a package for those that need some more accountability! 

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The Freelancer's Teabreak is back! from 2018-09-18T10:49:53

The Freelancer's Teabreak is back! This episode is a general catch up, and I've got lots more episodes planned for you for the rest of 2018!

In this episode:

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What to include in your Terms&Conditions from 2018-04-26T11:14:56

 

Do you have terms and conditions? If not, pull up a chair - I've got some tips AND a handy template for you! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/tandc

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Visibility, body image and plus size freelancing with Anna Jones from 2018-04-05T16:26:37

This week, I've got the lovely Anna Jones on for an interview to chat about all things visibility, body image related and plus size freelancing. They key thing we're talking about is not putting...

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Five people every freelancer needs in their life from 2018-02-26T07:29:54

Who is in your freelance gang? Do you agree with my five suggestions?

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Three Employed Habits You Shouldn't Drop from 2018-02-19T12:31:26

If you leave the rat race for the self-employed life, it can be easy to drop all those habits you've developed in employed life. There are some habits you shouldn't drop them! Listen in to find ...

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Brilliant apps, tools and tricks to try in February from 2018-02-12T10:00:32

Grab your phone, it's time to up your app game!

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Three ways to speed up invoice payments from 2018-02-06T19:10:33

Nobody likes a late payer. Sometimes they’re an inevitable part of freelancing. But I have three tips up my sleeve to help speed up those payments, so you can focus o...

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Planning for the unexpected as a freelancer from 2017-11-20T11:44:47

This episode's topic isn't the cheeriest, but it is important - wills and back up plans as a freelancer. 

Looking to sort your will? I really liked using Farewill, and this link will get ...

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How could the Apple Watch help your freelance life? from 2017-07-27T14:50:57

It's a luxury, but could the Apple watch do more than tell you your time and steps? Listen in for this week's teabreak-length podcast on the benefits of an Apple Watch for freelancers. 
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An interview with Millie's Huts founder Victoria Gunn from 2017-07-13T12:21:48

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Does the F(reelance) word give you the ick? from 2017-06-22T11:09:36

In this week's (slightly longer) episode, I touch on the uncomfortable topic of whether to use the term 'freelance' when introducing yourself. What's the perception of freelancers? Is it a term ...

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How to get motivated (when you really don’t want to work) from 2017-04-20T08:43:26

We've all been there. Those days when we have a To Do list full of client work, but no motivation to get it done.

There are actually lots of ways to get that motivation, and no one method...

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Are you setting yourself up for a fail? from 2017-03-13T14:26:27

Are you setting yourself up for a fail?

In today's episode, we dive into a common mistake freelancers face when dealing with clients. 

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What Drives You As A Freelancer? Driver #5 Try Harder from 2016-10-17T10:38:26

This is the last in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us as freelancers. Over the week, we've looked at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up and Please O...

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What Drives You As A Freelancer? Driver #4 Please others from 2016-10-13T13:51:49

This is the fourth in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others ...

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What Drives You As A Freelancer? Driver #3: Hurry up from 2016-10-11T14:50:09

This is the third in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others a...

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What Drives You? An Introduction and Driver #1: Be Perfect from 2016-10-10T19:19:59

This is the first in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others a...

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What Drives You As A Freelancer? #2 Be Strong from 2016-10-10T11:17:33

This is the second in a week-long series of podcasts about transactional drivers and how they can impact us freelancers. Over the week, we'll look at Be Perfect, Be Strong, Hurry Up, Please Others ...

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#31 What will you do this month that's fun? from 2016-09-01T19:33:49

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#30 Graduate? Freelancing is perfect for you! from 2016-07-13T09:47:05

Are you a graduate, or soon to be? Freelancing could be the ideal way for you to kickstart your career, whether you go on to be self-employed or find your perfect role. Want to go freelance, but no...

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#29 How to use Snapchat as a freelancer from 2016-06-02T13:40:37

Thinking of using Snapchat for business? Here are my top three tips! Want to see what I do? I'm 'emmacossey'. You can also find my previous 'Pitch Snaps' on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlis...

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#28 Identifying the energy vampires from 2016-06-02T13:26:54

Feeling exhausted, but not sure why? It might just be an energy block! Let's chat about how putting stuff off can have a very physical impact on you. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the...

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#27 What to do when you can't focus from 2016-05-19T14:50:19

We've all had those days when we can't focus and don't know where to start and EVERYTHING IS TOO MUCH ARRRGHHHH. Don't worry. I have a simply trick to cut through the panic and get sh*t done. Liked...

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#26 My Top Tools For Freelancers In 2016 from 2016-05-19T14:24:50

The one where I share the tools I've been geeking out about this year. Being Freelance podcast: http://www.beingfreelance.com Tools mentioned: Cloudpress: http://www.cloud-press.net/ Teachable: htt...

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#26: An interview with Daire Paddy, new freelancer from 2016-03-17T15:09:16

Something a little different this week, an interview with Daire Paddy, a new freelancer sharing her experiences of the transition from the corporate world to being a creative copywriter. You can fi...

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#25 Why freelancers should hire a coach from 2016-02-28T08:55:38

Have you thought about hiring a coach, as a freelancer? In this episode, we take a look at how hiring a coach can benefit a freelancer - from accountability to beating those brain gremlins that sto...

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#24 Keep it simple, stupid from 2015-12-30T10:35:23

In 2016 my main goal is to KISS - keep it simple, stupid. After a year of overwhelm, I'm looking forward to simplifying things in the coming year. What's your motto for 2016? Tweet me @freelance_li...

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#23: My Favourite Chrome Extensions For Freelancing from 2015-12-03T07:10:14

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#22 Creating routines for freelance success from 2015-10-19T05:54:28

In this week's episode, I chat about the routines that have helped me develop a more organised, healthier and happier freelance lifestyle Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook gr...

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#21: Three things I've given up to be a more productive freelancer from 2015-09-29T10:43:17

*Apologies for the sound quality on this one, this is what happens when you wear a microphone on a noisy top!!* Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE new...

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#20 Getting the most out of LinkedIn as a freelancer from 2015-09-11T10:36:40

Are you getting the most out of LinkedIn? It's not just a social network for job hunters - it's also the perfect place to find new clients (after all, everyone is in 'business mode' when they login...

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#19: Reader Question - Time management with multiple clients from 2015-09-10T14:44:20

This week, read Kerri Walker asks about the best way to deal with multiple clients. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

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#17: Are you wasting time? from 2015-08-26T15:00:28

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#18: Business activities you can do in 15 mins from 2015-08-26T15:00:23

Got 15 minutes? Try some of these quick and easy business activities. Tweet me @freelance_life or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsletter http://ift.tt/1Nz8qJ8

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#16: Back with a baby and housekeeping from 2015-08-25T13:42:54

The Freelancer's Teabreak is back! Catch up on what's been happening the last few months and what's to come. Tweet me @freelance_life, or come join us in the Facebook group by joining my FREE newsl...

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Got a freelancing question? from 2015-05-11T11:10

I would love to answer some of your freelancing questions on a future podcast! There are a few ways you can send me your question: On Twitter @Freelance_life On Facebook in the group https://www.fa...

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#15: 3 Surprising Perks To Freelancing from 2015-04-22T17:27:39

This is my third attempt today at recording this podcast. Lessons learnt: Recording podcasts in the car only works if you drive a Hybrid, and Evernote is marvellous unless you have fat fingers. Any...

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#14: How to be a happier freelancer from 2015-04-17T08:41:02

Having a bit of a freelance slump? Listen into this week's teabreak podcast for some cheer up tricks to be a happier freelancer

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#13: Why introverts make great freelancers from 2015-04-09T14:06:34

#13: Why introverts make great freelancers by Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle

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#12: Is the pen mightier than then app? from 2015-02-06T11:46:04

This week, I'm throwing out the apps (or muting them at least) and going old school. Will you be joining me?

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#11 Essential Freelance Apps from 2015-01-27T09:05:17

#11 Essential Freelance Apps by Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle

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#10: When marketing scares you from 2015-01-09T10:26:07

Happy to do marketing for others, but struggle to do it yourself? Here's how I dealt with it - and how 10 minutes a day can make a difference.

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#9: Resolutions, obviously from 2015-01-02T13:18:22

www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Hello and welcome to the first podcast of 2015! In this Freelancer's Teabreak, we chat about resolutions - or rather monthly goals for each area of your life. Post ment...

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#8: Get podcasting from 2014-10-17T09:17:45

Are you podcasting yet? Here's why you should be.

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#7: Five Ways To Hit Inbox Zero from 2014-10-17T09:08:25

Looking to hit Inbox Zero? Pour yourself a cuppa and take three minutes to listen to this week's podcast.

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#6: 5 Ways To Be A More Productive Freelancer from 2014-10-17T08:57:32

#6: 5 Ways To Be A More Productive Freelancer by Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle

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#5- Meditation from 2014-09-17T13:57:23

#5- Meditation by Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle

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5 Things To Do Before You Go Freelance from 2014-09-05T13:56:34

5 Things To Do Before You Go Freelance by Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle

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#4: Preparing to go on holiday from 2014-08-17T08:20:38

The Freelance Lifestyle brings you the Freelancer's Tea Break, a three minute shot of freelance knowledge for your tea break. This week, we discuss holidays. How can you take them as a freelancer?

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#3: Are you your own worst enemy? from 2014-08-08T10:05:46

Feel like you should be more successful, but not sure why you're not? Tune in to this week's three minute Freelancer's Tea Break to look at how we sometimes stand in our own way.

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#2: Are you standing in your own way? from 2014-08-08T10:01:47

Are you waiting for success? Maybe you're the one standing in your own way? Listen in to this week's three minute Freelancer's Tea Break to find out what two things I've done to improve my freelanc...

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#1: Rewarding Yourself from 2014-08-01T14:25:49

www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Find me on Twitter: @freelance_life or @emma_cossey Lucky Bitch book: www.luckybitch.com Emma Louise Trotter: http://www.emmalouisetrotter.com/

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The Freelancer's Tea Break - 5 Ways To Keep Positive During Tricky Times from 2014-07-29T00:00

Keeping positive when you're self-employed can be tricky. HEre are five ways to keep positive and have a better day.

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The Three Minute Podcast: Planning for a freelance future from 2012-11-15T13:27:44

Do you plan for the future as a freelancer?

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The Three Minute Freelance Podcast: A freelancer's worst enemy from 2012-07-19T11:58:49

Who do you think a freelancer's worst enemy is? A tricky breed of client? A disapproving family member or friend? A dodgy broadband connection? Nope. Listen into the podcast to find out just who is...

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How to make freelance life easier: Outsource stuff from 2012-07-05T15:46:42

Running out of time? Can't keep up with clients? Here are five ways to outsource parts of your life to save you time so you can concentrate on work, friends or family!

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The Three Minute Podcast: Should you go freelance? from 2012-06-07T08:14:27

The Three Minute Podcast: Should you go freelance? by Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle

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The Three Minute Podcast: How to work from home without going batshit crazy from 2012-05-31T16:51:28

Work from home? Work on your own? Here's how to do it without going batch*t crazy

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