99 Problems (but a boss ain't one)

<p>Big business is rubbish at looking after our planet, so it looks like it’s up to us micro-businesses to lead the way. But can we make a difference? What can little old us do for the planet and why should we make this...

<p> When we first start out we will often turn our hand to anything in our skill set and work with pretty anyone who will do business with us. But we often find out that where we start out is not where we want to be...

<p>In this episode, we're talking about the challenges of being a female freelancer. Do women face more challenges in freelancing than men? What’s the difference? And what can we do about it? </p>

<p>It’s not you, it’s me. That’s right, in this episode we’re going to cover the topic of business breakups. You may have started by skipping through fields together but what happens if it stops being all rosy and you...

<p>Rejection is something that will impact every freelancer at some point. It doesn’t feel good but being able to deal with it well (and even use it for good) will set you up for freelancing success. In this episode we...

<p>When you’re freelance it’s up to you to decide what your values are, and then do business accordingly. In this episode we’re talking how to run a business with integrity, why it matters, and how to avoid the...

<p>As we enter yet another year of uncertainty, you may be reluctant to plan when you’re not sure what lies ahead and you’re exhausted from the past year. We look at how to make planning into a positive activity that...

<p>Freelancing requires a whole different approach to money. When you’re employed your employer basically sets your worth, but when you’re freelance you have to decide your own value, which can be scary! In this...

<p>We realised this probably should have been our first challenge to tackle, but better late than never! So in this episode we look at the concrete steps you can take to set yourself up as a freelancer. We talk about...

<p>They say never to work with children or animals, but what about collaborating with family or friends? In this episode we're going to look at the perks and pitfalls of mixing your work and personal life.</p>

<p>A recent survey showed that 75% of people have experienced stress to the point where they felt they couldn’t cope, and we know that this is a problem for freelancers too; we’ve seen this in our own networks with...

<p>After over a year of upheavals it’s natural to question if you’re doing what you want (both in life and work). Some people have had this reflection forced on them because their previous work has ceased to exist, but...

<p>One of the most frustrating bits of feedback given to freelancers is “You have to get over those limiting beliefs” but without any solutions suggested. In this episode we explore some of the top limiting beliefs...

<p>We like having tangible outcomes as it makes us feel like we’ve done something. You can look back over emails you’ve sent, invoices generated, workshops delivered, website pages created and it’s easy to see the...

<p>As a freelancer the lines between work and life are often blurred to start with, add in a global pandemic with increased working from home and home schooling and is it any wonder we’re finding it hard to find time...