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How can Email Marketing strengthen your freelance business?

Hayley Maisey, our Wizard of Marketing, shares why email marketing remains one of the most powerful, steady and underrated tools…
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What actually matters most when you’re building a freelance business?

What matters most when you’re building a freelance business? Kim Ellis ran a LinkedIn poll with freelancers and self-employed professionals,…
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How you can make the most out of World of Learning

Do you look at expos and conferences and wonder if they’ll be worth attending? If you have to pay for…

Webinars & Videos

No Boss, No Boundaries, No Burnout!

Freelancing offers incredible freedom and flexibility, but it also comes with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining mental…

Pricing for Profit

Working as a freelancer in L&D can be challenging when you have to discuss money with a client. It’s not…

What’s the first thing you need to do before you earn money?

Thinking about starting a career as a freelancer in L&D? Before you can start making money, there are some important…

Podcasts

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A story of freelance failure – how to rebuild from scratch

In this episode, we chat with Gary Butterfield, founder of Joy Junction and a wellbeing consultant with nearly two decades…
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The hidden cost of saying YES to every freelance job

In this episode, we sit down with Emma Coller, a retired police officer turned executive coach, consultant, and co-founder of…
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What happens after you finally quit and go freelance?

In this episode, we sit down with Sara Duxbury, a business psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Blooming’ Potential. Just…

Templates & Development

Top 10 signs that ‘No’ might be the right answer

Saying “No” can feel daunting, but it’s also one of the most powerful skills you can master as a self-employed…

Create a business plan that works for you

Let’s face it, running a business can sometimes feel like you’re winging it. But it doesn’t have to be that…
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Find your niche, make it your superpower

Whether you’re new to self-employment or a seasoned freelancer, understanding and refining your niche is a game-changer. This workbook is…
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Stop winging it on the socials

When you’re self-employed, your LinkedIn isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s your virtual handshake, networking tool, and portfolio all rolled…
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Take your speaking professional

Struggling to turn public speaking into real business growth? It’s your key to influence, leads, and success – if you…
Tame your Wobble Gremlin Workbook
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Learn to live with your Wobble Gremlin

We all have those moments where self-doubt creeps in the “wobble gremlin” whispering that we’re not good enough, that we’ll…

Downloads & Guides

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How to increase productivity for employees working from home

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How to avoid distractions when working from home

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12 housekeeping suggestions for running a business