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Most asked question: I want to hire a Project Manager

We met with Chris Lucy, Creative Resources & Project Manager to discuss how best to go about hiring a Project Manager and the kind of questions you should be asking to get the most out of your kick off conversations.

November 16, 2020

Freelancer in the Spotlight - Meet Nassib El Mourabet

We recently interviewed Nassib El Mourabet, Freelance Motion Designer and 3D Generalist, to find out why he chose freelancing and more about being a Motion Designer and 3D Generalist.

November 13, 2020

The benefits of in-housing with Pernod Ricard UK

We came across an article on the Drum where they discussed a recent report conducted by the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) and The Observatory International. It found the growth in digital opportunities has led to a rise in in-house agencies, with 74% being established in

November 9, 2020

How do you choose the right freelancer?

With pressure to move quickly to secure the right freelancer, we have pulled some tips together to help you shortlist the best possible talent.

November 3, 2020

Freelancer in the Spotlight - Meet Chris Lucy

We recently interviewed Chris Lucy, Freelance Creative Resources & Project Manager, to find out why he chose freelancing and more about being a Creative Resources & Project Manager.

October 28, 2020

3 tips for conducting an Interview

Following on from our 3 tips for preparing for an interview, we’ve come up with some further tips to interviewing freelancers, to help you find the best freelancer for your brief

October 28, 2020

3 tips to prepare for an interview

With tight deadlines and a busy schedule, sometimes the thought of conducting an interview with someone can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t have someone to help. It can be a stressful and nerve wracking process for both you and the freelancer.

Andy. Stone

October 26, 2020

Most asked question: I'm looking to re-brand

We met with Dave Robinson, Head of Design to understand the best approach to rebranding, to understand what type of freelancer you need, and the kind of questions you should be asking to get the most out of your kick off conversations.

October 14, 2020

Freelancer in the Spotlight - Meet Jules Doyle

We recently interviewed Jules Doyle Freelance Creative Director, to find out why she chose freelancing and more about being a Creative Director

October 12, 2020

The 2020 Freelancer Awards - in the time of COVID

The Freelancer Awards has become a real highlight of our calendar year. We know it's appreciated by so many of our community. This year however, things are going to be different.

Shib Mathew

October 7, 2020

Join us to petition for the delay of the IR35 legislation

Since our founding, we’ve believed that freelancers play a vital role in the UK economy and are the changing face of work. In an economy still wrestling with the pandemic, the planned implementation of IR35 in 2021 is causing a great deal of uncertainty and stress.

October 6, 2020

Remoting like a boss

There’s a temptation to think that being or hiring ‘remote’ is a leap into the unknown and the unaccountable. Work in tech long enough and you will have your own war stories of outsourced work that never really lived up to quality expectations.

Shib Mathew

September 16, 2020

Freelancer in the Spotlight - Meet Lydia Taylor

We recently interviewed Lydia Taylor, Freelance Senior Strategist, to find out why she chose freelancing and more about being a Digital Strategist.

September 1, 2020

How to write the 'best' brief to secure great freelancers

‍To help attract the perfect freelancer, you need to ensure that you have the best brief. With competition for the best talent so high, and with the world moving towards freelance working, your brief needs to be accurate and eye-catching. We have come up with tips, to enable you

May 19, 2020

8 tips for a strong freelancer profile

The evidence is overwhelming - first impressions count. The quickest way to give confidence in your skills and experience is by showing it on your profile. Having a full, up-to-date profile helps clients gain confidence before starting a dialogue with you.

Emma MacGrgegor

April 15, 2020

Join us to Petition

We are throwing our weight behind the petition for creation of an emergency fund for freelancers set up by IPSE (The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) and the Creative Industries Federation.

Emma MacGregor

March 31, 2020

Tips for working with remote freelancers

Whether you’re working with remote freelancers for the first time or wondering how you can get the most out of the relationship, here are some tips on working with remote freelancers

March 23, 2020

Should talent acquisition cover the total workforce?

Our very own, Roland Rosevear, Director - Partnerships & Enterprise Development, attended and spoke at the #truBySea - Brighton - The recruitment unconference on Thursday 23rd January. Here are his takeaways.

Roland Rosevear

February 5, 2020

Why moving quickly with freelancers is important

Hiring a freelancer can help bring a project to life and ensure you deliver on your goals quickly, effectively and on time. However, when it comes to making your final decision and offering the contract, competition for hiring the best freelancers can be fierce. Speed is the key.

Jack Nguyen

January 13, 2020