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Marketing Advice You Should Ignore (And Some You Should Listen To)

Before you rush off to follow some generic marketing advice you’ve seen online, do a bit of research into the person giving it – are they the right person to take advice from? And is that advice actually worth listening to? Or are they leading you in the wrong direction? Let’s take a look at some of the worst marketing tips I see being regurgitated.

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Social Media Content Ideas: How to Post with Purpose

Using social media to generate leads isn’t as simple as sticking an ad on your company page once a month. You need a strategy and a clear goal. Once you know what you want to achieve, you can start sharing your content and building a following. But what on earth should you be sharing and how do you come up with ideas? 

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How to Start a Freelance Business in the UK

Hundreds of thousands of people successfully make a living as a freelancer, and you could too. You don’t need to know how to do everything all at once but knowing the basics and having an idea what to expect will help you move your business forward faster.

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Are You Cut Out For Freelance Life?

It is possible to create your dream business, but it won’t happen overnight and it won’t always be easy. You’ll need to work hard, make tough choices, build your resilience and learn how to convert enquiries into clients.

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10 Rubbish Excuses For Not Having a Blog

Are you making excuses not to blog? Maybe you aren’t really sure what a blog is or how to write one. Perhaps you’re worried nobody will read it – or maybe you’re scared that people will. In this post, we look at 10 common excuses and how to overcome them.

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How to Avoid the Feast and Famine Cycle

The feast and famine cycle is not inevitable – you don’t have to suffer periods of overwhelm and stress followed by periods of anxiety and panic. If you get your marketing and sales processes right, you attract more of the clients you want and get paid what you’re worth.

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7 Reasons Freelancers Should Prioritise Exercise

It’s all too easy to bump exercise from the to-do list or leave it off altogether. But neglecting your fitness as a freelancer could be detrimental to your clients, not to mention your own wellbeing. Here are seven good reasons you should make exercise a priority.

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How To Write A Business Book: The Ultimate Guide

How to write a business book: The ultimate guide If you want to write a business book, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that you’re not alone. Hundreds of coaches, freelancers, entrepreneurs, executives, leaders, managers and business owners consider going down this route at

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10 Common Freelancing Mistakes

It is possible to create a freelance business that allows you to have the lifestyle you want. It just takes a bit of hard work. So if you are thinking of quitting the nine-to-five or you’ve recently made the leap into freelance life, here are 10 common mistakes to avoid.

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Overcome Your Content Creation Procrastination

There’s always a reason you didn’t get around to creating that content. A call, an email, an urgent meeting. A client needing your attention, work that you had to finish first. But when it comes down to it, what’s really stopping you and how can you overcome it?

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