8 ways to bust out of a slow patch 
Originally published September 2013 After years freelancing, I'm well used to the ebbs and flows…
Rachel SmithOctober 15, 2021
Easy DIY automations for freelancers 
By Fiona Campbell My two biggest addictions are collecting new house plants … and finding…
Rachel SmithOctober 1, 2021
Good #WFH freelance habits (and a few you might want to break up with)
Let’s face it, working from home is not new for us freelancers! We are well…
Rachel SmithSeptember 17, 2021
8 online stationery stores you’ll love (if you don’t already)
I’m a sucker for stationery. From illustrated notebooks, hand-made cards to gel pens and cute…
Rachel SmithSeptember 10, 2021
Your guide to using LinkedIn as a freelancer
If you've ever wondered what you could be doing better on LinkedIn, or what you…
Rachel SmithAugust 13, 2021
How to humanise your brand and attract better clients
Want more clients? Okay, stupid question. Maybe it’s more apt to ask, want more like-minded…
Rachel SmithJuly 30, 2021
The rise of writing tests in job ads (and what to do about them)
Being at the helm of a busy jobs board, you start to notice a trend…
Rachel SmithJuly 16, 2021
Core web vitals: Do yours need tweaking?
If your eyes glazed over immediately at the phrase ‘core web vitals’, you’re not alone.…
Rachel SmithMay 21, 2021
Freelance websites: 11 easy ways to get yours up and running
Updated June 2022 I once had an editor say to me, "If you're not online,…
Rachel SmithApril 1, 2021
ASK US WEDNESDAY: “How do I cull a client?”
Updated March 2021 I've been freelancing for six years and in the beginning I took…
Rachel SmithMarch 31, 2021
