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Your hourly rate
Your hourly rate probably needs to be higher than you think. Research the going rate in your locality.
If people try to talk down your rate, stand firm. Once you agree to work for a reduced rate, it will be close to impossible to talk it back up again.
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Work from home conditions
- Prefer to work from home? Ask if you can. If they say no, do your first job, make a good impression, and then ask again the next time. You will stand a good chance of them agreeing. I now have a few clients who let me work remotely on small jobs or after the first day's brie...
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Get a good accountant
... preferably once who works with people in the creative sector.
Consider using an online invoicing system to manage your accounts.
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Your portfolio
When it comes to your portfolio website, focus on the essentials. You don't need an entirely bespoke all singing and dancing website to find work for yourself.
A strong thoughtfully ordered and presented body of work is much more important.
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Preparing for the interview
- Research any potential new employer.
- At the interview (or by email) find out what hours you will be expected to work. You might have to travel to a different part of town or start at an unfriendly time.
- Find out your new employer's payment terms. Try to negotiate something ...
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Imagine a Calmer Picture
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Be prepared to repeat yourself
Be firm. In some cases, you may have to repeat yourself more than once. If you offered any explanation with your original response, you can repeat this explanation or just say no again. Don't back yourself into a corner by trying to explain yourself further. It is your right to say no to a...
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