Insights and tips for sole traders and freelancers
Freelance creatives in the UK—illustrators, graphic designers, and other visual artists—often juggle multiple projects at the same time. Keeping track of deadlines, client feedback, and revisions can quickly become overwhelming....
Freelance illustrators and designers in the UK often balance multiple clients, projects, and creative deadlines simultaneously. Staying organised while maintaining high-quality work is crucial—and this is where a CRM (Customer Relationship Management system) can make a huge difference....
Freelance graphic designers in the UK juggle multiple clients, projects, and deadlines every week. Staying organised while keeping clients happy can be a challenge—especially when emails, invoices, and revisions pile up....
As a UK freelancer or sole trader, protecting client data is not just good practice—it’s a legal requirement under GDPR. A single data breach can harm your reputation, lead to fines, and even cost clients....
For UK freelancers and sole traders, admin work can quickly consume hours each week. From emails and invoices to follow-ups and project tracking, it’s easy to feel like you’re working for your business instead of in your business....
Freelancers and sole traders in the UK often juggle multiple responsibilities: client communication, project management, invoicing, and marketing. Staying organised can feel overwhelming, and that’s where a CRM (Customer Relationship Management system) becomes invaluable....
As a freelancer or sole trader in the UK, you’re juggling multiple responsibilities at once: client work, invoicing, emails, and marketing. It’s easy to get bogged down in repetitive tasks that eat into your billable hours....
Many UK freelancers and sole traders avoid using a CRM because of misconceptions or “myths” about what these systems can do. Believing these myths can cost you time, money, and opportunities....
As a UK freelancer or sole trader, winning bigger projects means higher income, more stability, and the opportunity to grow your business. But landing those projects isn’t just about skill—it’s about strategy, organisation, and insight....
Managing finances is one of the most challenging aspects of freelancing. UK freelancers and sole traders often juggle invoices, expenses, and client payments, which can become overwhelming without the right system....
For UK freelancers and sole traders, repeat clients are the backbone of a sustainable business. Winning new clients is important, but retaining existing ones is often more profitable—and much easier—than constantly chasing new leads....
Many UK freelancers and sole traders start out using spreadsheets to manage clients, projects, and invoices. It seems simple, cheap, and familiar. But as your business grows, spreadsheets quickly become a burden—and you risk missed deadlines, lost client data, and wasted hours....