This month we spoke with one of our client members, Angus Stewart, CEO at GOEX, the world’s leading security and travel safety app, offering you fully personalised advice for over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Read more
New business tools every freelancer needs
Most freelancers know that feeling when out of the blue, you get an email, or a Work Crowd message, from a new business prospect, wanting information on your experience, how you work and what you charge. Read more
How to get the most out of freelance talent
Freelancers are an increasingly popular resource for businesses, helping to plug skills-gaps, bolster the in-house team, and provide specialist expertise.
Matt Phillips, Founder of PPR on the Virtual PR agency
Matt Phillips is the founder and MD of PPR, a virtual PR agency specialising in the media technology and marketing sectors. This month we spoke to Matt about setting up his virtual agency, the pivotal moments in his career and where he sees the industry going.
Driving business’ growth through digital marketing: Minesh’s story
This month we spoke with Minesh, a B2B and B2C digital marketing consultant who started off in recruitment but crossed over into marketing over 15 years ago. Four years ago he then made the decision to take the plunge and pursue his freelancing dream.
How to secure long-term client relationships as a freelancer?
Variety might be one of the big attractions of freelancing, but constantly jumping between projects has its downsides. Not only does it lack security but it also means you’re also constantly pitching for new business, which can be a huge drain on your time and energy.
IR35: what has changed and how can you prepare?
If you’re a business with over 50 employees or a turnover of more than £10.2m, then how you work with freelancers is about to change. This, as a result of the IR35 rule, also known as the off payroll working rules. Read more
From Medicine to Digital Marketing? James’s story
Here at The Work Crowd, every freelancer has their own unique story to tell. In this month’s issue, we’re putting James Treacher, a Digital Marketing Consultant, in the limelight.
How to brief a freelancer for success
The flexibility of working with freelancers means that sometimes the briefing process can get overlooked.Freelancers are so self-sufficient that it’s tempting to think they can just get on with stuff, with minimal information and guidance. Read more