Freelance Corner is the podcast for the UK's freelance community. Each episode, our hosts quiz an expert with the aim of answering a question sent in by our listeners. Is there a question you would like us to answer? Email content@freelancecorner.co.uk to have your question answered.    An update from the team at Freelance Corner: One of our wonderful podcast hosts, Jess, has moved on to a new role at The Times. We're absolutely delighted for her and she's left big shoes to fill!  The podcast will be taking a short hiatus but please stay subscribed, listen to past episodes, and keep sending us your questions and comments!

Freelance Corner is the podcast for the UK's freelance community. Each episode, our hosts quiz an expert with the aim of answering a question sent in by our listeners. Is there a question you would like us to answer? Email content@freelancecorner.co.uk to have your question answered. An update from the team at Freelance Corner: One of our wonderful podcast hosts, Jess, has moved on to a new role at The Times. We're absolutely delighted for her and she's left big shoes to fill! The podcast will be taking a short hiatus but please stay subscribed, listen to past episodes, and keep sending us your questions and comments!

S3 Ep10: A message from Jess

In the past year, lots of creatives have seen their work dry up, due to the coronavirus pandemic. So much so, that research by IPSE found that 1 in 3 freelancers struggled to pay their tax return in January, and over a quarter said that the tax bill had a “strong negative impact” on their finances.     It’s more important than ever that we talk about the mental health implications of the pandemic. In this episode, we have two guests, Sarah McCaffery and Rachel Murray. Sarah is from Solas Mind, a mental health support service for freelancers who work in the creative sectors. Rachel is a writer, editor, and founder of Pivot: a newsletter that helps people pivot in a new job, career path or industry. The pivot website says it is without the “BS, hyperbole or motivational quotes.”

In the past year, lots of creatives have seen their work dry up, due to the coronavirus pandemic. So much so, that research by IPSE found that 1 in 3 freelancers struggled to pay their tax return in January, and over a quarter said that the tax bill had a “strong negative impact” on their finances.  It’s more important than ever that we talk about the mental health implications of the pandemic. In this episode, we have two guests, Sarah McCaffery and Rachel Murray. <a href="https://www.solasmind.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah is from Solas Mind</a>, a mental health support service for freelancers who work in the creative sectors. Rachel is a writer, editor, and <a href="https://pivotnewsletter.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">founder of Pivot:</a> a newsletter that helps people pivot in a new job, career path or industry. The pivot website says it is without the “BS, hyperbole or motivational quotes.”

S3 Ep9: Top mental health tips for creative freelancers

Sarah Townsend

Author of Freelance Corner favourite book Survival Skills for Freelancers joins Jess and guest co-host Christina McLean to discuss the practical tips offered in Sarah's book. With over 20 years' experience as a freelancer, Sarah shares her top tips, busts some myths, and gives fantastic advice for freelancers.   Check out Sarah's website and book here. 

Author of Freelance Corner favourite book Survival Skills for Freelancers joins Jess and guest co-host Christina McLean to discuss the practical tips offered in Sarah's book. With over 20 years' experience as a freelancer, Sarah shares her top tips, busts some myths, and gives fantastic advice for freelancers. Check out Sarah's <a href="https://www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website and book here. </a>

S3 Ep8: Survival skills for freelancers with Sarah Townsend

In this episode, the editor of Working Dads James Millar joins Laura Livingstone, an executive coach who helps parents and teachers build emotional resilience and confidence during times of change and challenge.   Now we near the end of homeschooling, the guests explain how things might change post-lockdown, now that more parents realise the pressures of working from home with homeschooling. They also answer questions sent in from listeners, including how to explain your freelance work to unsympathetic children.

In this episode, the editor of <a href="https://www.workingdads.co.uk/author/james-millar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Working Dads</a> James Millar joins Laura Livingstone, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-livingstone-256a7013b/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">an executive coach </a>who helps parents and teachers build emotional resilience and confidence during times of change and challenge.  Now we near the end of homeschooling, the guests explain how things might change post-lockdown, now that more parents realise the pressures of working from home with homeschooling. They also answer questions sent in from listeners, including how to explain your freelance work to unsympathetic children.

S3 Ep7: How to homeschool as a freelance parent

This week, Faye and Jess welcome Victoria Prince, a marketing consultant and founder of Touchpoints Marketing. Victoria helps recent graduates, freelancers and entrepreneurs launch their businesses and use marketing to help them reach their potential.   In this episode, Victoria offers timeless advice for recent graduates on how to stand out, the best way to sell your services, and when to become a freelancer. She also answers questions from listeners, such as how to politely ask for LinkedIn recommendations.   For listeners, please find Freelance Corner's guide to setting rates here, which members can access for free.

This week, Faye and Jess welcome Victoria Prince, a marketing consultant and founder of <a href="https://touchpointsmarketing.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Touchpoints Marketing</a>. Victoria helps recent graduates, freelancers and entrepreneurs launch their businesses and use marketing to help them reach their potential. In this episode, Victoria offers timeless advice for recent graduates on how to stand out, the best way to sell your services, and when to become a freelancer. She also answers questions from listeners, such as how to politely ask for LinkedIn recommendations. For listeners, please find Freelance Corner's <a href="https://freelancecorner.co.uk/tools/guides/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guide to setting rates here</a>, which members can access for free.

S3 Ep6: How can recent graduates market themselves as freelancers?

Liz Johnson is a former gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer for Team GB. After retiring at 30, she has now focused her attention on helping disabled freelancers find work. Last year she launched The Ability People with her business partner, an initiative to help disabled freelancers find meaningful work. The pair launched Podium, a freelance jobs board for disabled freelancers.   Liz discusses how her career to date shaped her new venture, how freelancers can use the Podium platform, and how they can get paid. She also answers questions sent in from listeners, such as if the rates are fair, and how to disclose your disability to clients.  To sign up for Podium, the jobs platform for disabled freelancers, search 'Podium, The Ability People' on Google, or click here.

Liz Johnson is a former gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer for Team GB. After retiring at 30, she has now focused her attention on helping disabled freelancers find work. Last year she launched The Ability People with her business partner, an initiative to help disabled freelancers find meaningful work. The pair launched Podium, a freelance jobs board for disabled freelancers.  Liz discusses how her career to date shaped her new venture, how freelancers can use the Podium platform, and how they can get paid. She also answers questions sent in from listeners, such as if the rates are fair, and how to disclose your disability to clients. To sign up for Podium, the jobs platform for disabled freelancers, search 'Podium, The Ability People' on Google, or <a href="https://www.appbytap.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>.

S3 Ep5: Finding freelance work as a disabled person

Faye and Jess are joined by CMME's head of mortgages Simon Butler, who answers questions about how to get a mortgage as a freelancer. Simon covers everything, from how to save for a deposit with a fluctuating income, Stamp Duty savings, and the documentation you need to apply for a mortgage.  Simon also answered questions from listeners, including how to meet the affordability criteria as a freelancer, if it's harder to get a mortgage as a freelancer, and what to do if you currently have no savings.

Faye and Jess are joined by CMME's head of mortgages Simon Butler, who answers questions about how to get a mortgage as a freelancer. Simon covers everything, from how to save for a deposit with a fluctuating income, Stamp Duty savings, and the documentation you need to apply for a mortgage. Simon also answered questions from listeners, including how to meet the affordability criteria as a freelancer, if it's harder to get a mortgage as a freelancer, and what to do if you currently have no savings.

S3 Ep4: How to get a mortgage as a freelancer

Faye and Jess are joined by Fiona Thomas, author of 'Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss', to discuss how to start out as a freelancer during the coronavirus pandemic.   Spending more time at home this year might have allowed you more space to reflect — perhaps it’s even given you the opportunity to re-evaluate your way of working. Given the current economic climate and potential job instability, you might be considering going freelance for the first time. But how do you make it work in the midst of a pandemic?

Faye and Jess are joined by Fiona Thomas, author of 'Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss', to discuss how to start out as a freelancer during the coronavirus pandemic.  Spending more time at home this year might have allowed you more space to reflect — perhaps it’s even given you the opportunity to re-evaluate your way of working. Given the current economic climate and potential job instability, you might be considering going freelance for the first time. But how do you make it work in the midst of a pandemic?

S3 Ep3: How to start out as a freelancer during the pandemic

Freelance Corner is the podcast for the UK's freelance community. Each week, hosts Faye and Jess enlist the help of an expert to answer a common question freelancers ask. Nothing is off limits, from how to find freelance writing jobs, how to avoid cyber crime, even how to find love as a freelancer.   Submit a question you would like an expert to answer by emailing content@freelancecorner.co.uk. Or to be our featured freelancer of the week, email us the biggest success you have had this week.

Freelance Corner is the podcast for the UK's freelance community. Each week, hosts Faye and Jess enlist the help of an expert to answer a common question freelancers ask. Nothing is off limits, from how to find freelance writing jobs, how to avoid cyber crime, even how to find love as a freelancer.  Submit a question you would like an expert to answer by emailing content@freelancecorner.co.uk. Or to be our featured freelancer of the week, email us the biggest success you have had this week.

S3 Ep2: Trailer: Welcome to Freelance Corner!

Faye and Jess are joined by Patrick, a representative of the West Midlands Cyber Crime Unit, who gives advice on how freelancers can avoid cyber crime. In this episode, Patrick explains why our home Wi-Fi routers could actually be a gateway for cyber criminals, and how to avoid it. Patrick answers questions from you, our listeners, about topics such as how to safely store passwords.   With the number of online fraud cases rising since the start of the pandemic, Patrick gives timely advice. Listen now to make sure your business is protected.

Faye and Jess are joined by Patrick, a representative of the West Midlands Cyber Crime Unit, who gives advice on how freelancers can avoid cyber crime. In this episode, Patrick explains why our home Wi-Fi routers could actually be a gateway for cyber criminals, and how to avoid it. Patrick answers questions from you, our listeners, about topics such as how to safely store passwords.  With the number of online fraud cases rising since the start of the pandemic, Patrick gives timely advice. Listen now to make sure your business is protected.

S3 Ep1: How to avoid cyber crime as a freelancer

Freelance Corner is the only expert-led podcast for the UK's freelance community. Each week, hosts Faye and Jess quiz an expert on an issue that affects you, with the goal of answering an important question. Nothing is off limits: we discuss everything from saving for a pension, how to find work, and even how to find love as a freelancer. Head to http://freelancecorner.co.uk for more news, advice and support for freelancers!

In this week's episode, Ella and Jess answer the question: How can freelancers deal with rejection? It's a tough one to answer - which is why we enlisted the help of Jenny Stallard, founder of Freelance Feels, an online community, podcast and blog tackling the mental health challenges faced by freelancers. Jenny also answers questions from listeners, including how to stop comparing yourself to other freelancers.  Rejection isn't easy, and Freelance Corner is here to help. Head to freelancecorner.co.uk today for advice on all freelance matters.

In this week's episode, Ella and Jess answer the question: How can freelancers deal with rejection? It's a tough one to answer - which is why we enlisted the help of Jenny Stallard, founder of Freelance Feels, an online community, podcast and blog tackling the mental health challenges faced by freelancers. Jenny also answers questions from listeners, including how to stop comparing yourself to other freelancers. Rejection isn't easy, and Freelance Corner is here to help. Head to <a href="http://freelancecorner.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freelancecorner.co.uk</a> today for advice on all freelance matters.

S2 Ep9: How can freelancers deal with rejection?

This week, the hosts question Louise Goss, editor of The Homeworker magazine, about how to make working from home a bit easier for freelancers. This episode goes beyond the classic "buy a desk" advice, and acknowledges that not everyone can afford a dedicated workspace. We cover how to create a workspace with what you have, how to keep your workspace tidy, and how to create a portable workspace.   Louise also answers questions sent in from freelancers, such as how to avoid distractions when working from home and how to make the most out of a tiny workspace.   For more information, check out www.thehomeworker.com

This week, the hosts question Louise Goss, editor of The Homeworker magazine, about how to make working from home a bit easier for freelancers. This episode goes beyond the classic "buy a desk" advice, and acknowledges that not everyone can afford a dedicated workspace. We cover how to create a workspace with what you have, how to keep your workspace tidy, and how to create a portable workspace.  Louise also answers questions sent in from freelancers, such as how to avoid distractions when working from home and how to make the most out of a tiny workspace.  For more information, check out <a href="http://www.thehomeworker.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thehomeworker.com</a>

S2 Ep8: How to improve the way you work from home

Coronavirus means the next few years look worrying. But did you know that freelancers are actually more in demand in financial crises? As more companies rely on the flexible workforce of the UK's freelancers, find out how to adapt your business to make sure you stay in demand and can find freelance work.   Ruth Wilson, a freelancer who is a television producer, director and editor as well as a qualified life coach, joins us to talk about her experiences during the 2008 financial crash. Ruth had to adapt her business to weather the financial storm and 12 years later, has advice for freelancers facing a financial crisis now.   Ryan Barnett, economic policy adviser from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE), also joins us to talk about the freelance economy, and what freelancers should expect over the next few years.   Read IPSE's Freelance Confidence Index here to find out how the economy impacts freelancers.

Coronavirus means the next few years look worrying. But did you know that freelancers are actually more in demand in financial crises? As more companies rely on the flexible workforce of the UK's freelancers, find out how to adapt your business to make sure you stay in demand and can find freelance work. Ruth Wilson, a freelancer who is a television producer, director and editor as well as a qualified life coach, joins us to talk about her experiences during the 2008 financial crash. Ruth had to adapt her business to weather the financial storm and 12 years later, has advice for freelancers facing a financial crisis now. Ryan Barnett, economic policy adviser from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE), also joins us to talk about the freelance economy, and what freelancers should expect over the next few years. Read IPSE's Freelance Confidence Index <a href="https://www.ipse.co.uk/policy/freelance-confidence-index-hub.html%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to find out how the economy impacts freelancers.

S2 Ep7: How freelancers can adapt to a financial crisis

Faye and Jess are joined by Linda Davies-Carr, known as the 'master fixer', to chat about ways to scale your freelance business during the coronavirus pandemic.

S2 Ep6: How to scale your freelance business during the coronavirus pandemic

Faye and Jess are joined by tax adviser and director of MJH Accountancy, Eoin Holohan about the expenses freelancers can claim when they work from home. Eoin answers questions such as: can I still claim for my car? How do I claim expenses when I flatshare? Can I claim for products I get paid to review?

Faye and Jess are joined by tax adviser and director of <a href="https://www.mjhaccountancy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MJH Accountancy</a>, Eoin Holohan about the expenses freelancers can claim when they work from home. Eoin answers questions such as: can I still claim for my car? How do I claim expenses when I flatshare? Can I claim for products I get paid to review?

S2 Ep5: What expenses can freelancers claim who work from home?

Faye and Jess are joined by Toby Tetrault, head of marketing at Freelance Corner and IPSE, to discuss how to market your freelance business during the Coronavirus pandemic. Freelancers ask questions such as what to avoid doing at the moment, and how to market on a budget!

S2 Ep4: How to market yourself as a freelancer

Faye and Jess are joined by Kully Samra, a director at digital wealth management service, Nutmeg. Freelancers ask if investing is a good idea when incomes fluctuate, how to get started, and where to invest.   Listen to this beginner's guide to investing as a freelancer and find out if investing is right for you!

Faye and Jess are joined by Kully Samra, a director at digital wealth management service, Nutmeg. Freelancers ask if investing is a good idea when incomes fluctuate, how to get started, and where to invest.  Listen to this beginner's guide to investing as a freelancer and find out if investing is right for you!

S2 Ep3: Should freelancers invest their money? 

Faye and Jess are joined by Stuart Ulrich, Freelance Corner's IT support manager. Stuart answers questions sent in by freelancers and busts myths around WiFi boosters. If you have ever lost a document, or been unable to get your laptop to turn on, listen in!

S2 Ep2: The most common freelancer IT issues solved

Faye and Jess are joined by Deborah Bulcock, coach, consultant and bestselling author of Have it all without burning out. Find resources on Deborah's website here.   This week, Faye and Jess ask Deborah how to combat burnout, looking at the areas that particularly affect freelancers, such as prolonged periods of isolation and not being able to switch off or take time off work.

Faye and Jess are joined by Deborah Bulcock, coach, consultant and bestselling author of <a href="https://www.deborahbulcock.com/haveitall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Have it all without burning out</a>. Find resources on Deborah's website <a href="https://www.deborahbulcock.com/haveitall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  This week, Faye and Jess ask Deborah how to combat burnout, looking at the areas that particularly affect freelancers, such as prolonged periods of isolation and not being able to switch off or take time off work.

S2 Ep1: How to avoid freelancer burnout

Faye and Jess are joined by Sian Meades-Williams, the creator of newsletter Freelance Writing Jobs. Sian, who is also the agony aunt for Freelance Corner, explains key mistakes to avoid as a freelance writer, and the best ways to find work right now.   For more information, head to freelancecorner.co.uk

Faye and Jess are joined by Sian Meades-Williams, the creator of newsletter Freelance Writing Jobs. Sian, who is also the agony aunt for Freelance Corner, explains key mistakes to avoid as a freelance writer, and the best ways to find work right now.  For more information, head to <a href="http://freelancecorner.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">freelancecorner.co.uk</a>

S1 Ep24: How to find freelance writing jobs

Freelance Corner is the only expert-led podcast for the UK's freelance community. Each week, hosts Faye and Jess quiz an expert on an issue that affects you, with the goal of answering an important question. Nothing is off limits: we discuss everything from saving for a pension, how to find work, and even how to find love as a freelancer.  Head to <a href="http://freelancecorner.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freelancecorner.co.uk</a> for more news, advice and support for freelancers!

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