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Tips to writing a strong cover note

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Andy Stone
March 23, 2021

A cover note gives you an opportunity for potential clients to see what you can bring to their brief and what value you can add over another freelancer. With first impressions counting, we’ve pulled together our top tips for creating a strong cover note.

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Most asked questions: I want to build a website

We met with Rob Easthope, Front-end Developer to understand the best approach to building a website, to understand what you need to consider and the kind of questions you should be asking to get the most out of your kick off conversations.

Kat Shepherd
January 21, 2021
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When should a business involve a strategist and why?

We hear from Lydia Taylor, Freelance Senior Strategist, to understand from her perspective on when the best time a business should involve a strategist and why.

Lydia Taylor
November 25, 2020
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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.

Kat Shepherd
November 16, 2020
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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.

Andy Stone
November 3, 2020
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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

Andy Stone
October 28, 2020
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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
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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.

Kat Shepherd
October 14, 2020
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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
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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
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