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
How can you be more assertive as a freelancer?
Assertiveness is always tricky when you work in a client focused industry. You’re constantly treading a fine line between keeping the client happy and delivering on their objectives, while also standing your ground in terms of your own opinions and expertise. Read more
Creativity and Data: are they enemies or a powerful combination?
Whether data and creativity are mutually exclusive and somehow opposite, is at the center of a heated debate. Rationality versus irrationality, knowledge versus imagination. But are they truly enemies or do they go hand in hand? Can they exist in a symbiotic relationship? Read more
Saying goodbye – when to resign a client and how to handle it
As a freelancer, you spend a lot of time worrying about winning and keeping clients, but not so much thinking about when and how you might want to call it quits. Admittedly, it isn’t a problem that comes up too often – loyal clients are worth their weight in gold after all. Read more
The International Market beyond the U.K
This month we spoke to Founder of Anystage Productions Paul Cockle on expanding outside of the UK, the international markets his creative production company now operate in and how working with freelancers is integral to his business. Read more
Freelancer or agency – what’s best for your business?
You’ve decided that it’s time to bring in some external PR and marketing expertise. But knowing where to find the support you need isn’t so easy. Read more
Developing ethical brands and her career, Liz’s story
The rise of conscientious fashion has been making subtle momentum over the past few decades. And it’s no surprise with fast fashion and ‘throw-away’ culture contributing more to climate change than aeronautical and shipping industries combined.
Ten secrets to boost your chances of getting into the media
There are few greater pleasures as a business owner than receiving a positive piece of coverage in the media. Whether it’s a personal profile, a pithy comment in a feature, or a write-up of your latest news announcement, it’s a definite boost for the ego, and the bottom-line.