Essential Gifts for Freelancers
We’ve made buying a gift for a freelancer easy with a handy list of all the best gifts for the self-employed!
The Freelancer Life: Meet Mike Harrison
We talk to Mike Harrison, a multi-disciplinary freelance brand and digital designer, about his recent step into freelancing and the importance of creating a killer new portfolio.
The Freelancer Life: Meet Alexandra Thomas
We talk to Alexandra Thomas about setting up as a freelance PR after a career in journalism. We chat about learning to trust her gut instincts, how to say no, and how collaboration is key.
The Freelancer Life: Meet Victoria Page
We talk to freelance corporate purpose and brand strategist Victoria Page about working for herself and the freedom it’s given her, chairing UKSSD and what opportunities it has opened up and the importance of getting out of your comfort zone to give things a good go.
John Lewis of Hungerford: creating an influencer kitchen
We worked with John Lewis of Hungerford to initiate an influencer marketing campaign with 2LG Studio, Kimberly from Swoonworthy and entrepreneur Sarah Akwisombe. Here’s how we did it.
The Freelancer Life: Meet Yeshen Venema
We talk to freelance Photographer and Squarespace Designer Yeshen Venema about being ahead of the curve with Squarespace, the impact of social media and instant content and how to revamp your website on a budget.
The Freelancer Life: Meet Sarah Manners
Meet Floral Designer and Founder of Me and Stem, Sarah Manners. We talk about her experience going freelance and escaping the 9-5, her top tips on how to retrain and make your side hustle a full time gig and her perks and struggles as a business owner.
The Freelancer Life: Meet Emma Jane Palin
We speak to influencer, content creator and copywriter Emma Jane Palin about becoming a marketing freelancer, boosting her earnings, being her own boss and moving out of London.
Best Meeting Spots in London
There’s an abundance of great meeting spots in London but deciding on one can often seem like a whopping great big decision to make. The Doers have pulled together a list of our favourite meeting hotspots across the city - from local haunts to centrally located whoppers.
The Freelancer Life: Meet James Russell
Meet James Russell. Founder of FloSocial and social media “Doer”. James made the transition from personal training to social media marketing a few years ago and never looked back. Read about his freelance journey here.
Our first ‘We Don’t Do Lonely’ Day
Find out more about The Doers 'We Don't Do Lonely Day' - a monthly session for the freelance marketing community to get to together to quash freelancer loneliness. Freelancers, self-employed and small business owners can join for company, advice and chat. Work for yourself, not by yourself.
Our 'We Don't Do Lonely Day' October in partnership with AndCo
The Doers ‘we don’t do lonely’ days, in partnership with freelance workspace solution AndCo, offers self-employed, freelancers and remote workers the opportunity to beat the isolation you can experience working solo. Together with like-minded workers, share a Central London space for the day or drop in for a bit to be able to share ideas, swap notes and feel a little less lonely.
The Freelancer Life: Meet Sarah Elliott
Meet Personal Development and Fitness Coach, Sarah Elliott. We picked Sarah’s brains about freelance life, her experiences and money-can’t-buy tips on how to make your side hustle a full time gig.
The Freelancer Life: Meet Claudia Moselhi, CloPR
We intevriew Claudia Moselhi, founder of CLO PR, a consultancy that specialises in creating positive PR for positive impact.
The Freelancer Life: Meet Mac&Moore
We interview female marketing duo Mac&Moore who operate as a plug-in CMO service for businesses
The Freelancer Life: Meet Steve Folland
We get to know more about freelance video and audio producer Steve Folland and his online community ‘Being Freelance’
Do I really need PR?
Our top five pointers to get your PR & Marketing started
The Freelancer Life: Meet Katy McPhedran
We chat to freelancer and Instagram personality Katy McPhedran, Founder of Grapevine Social and lifestyle blogger
Working whilst pregnant
Laura shares the trials and tribulations of being pregnant whilst running a business and juggling two toddlers
15 essential hashtags for homes and interiors
Make your instagram posts go further with our 15 essential hashtags for homes and interiors