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Cracking the Cost of Living: 7 ways to lower business energy costs in 2023

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Cracking the Cost of Living: 7 ways to lower business energy costs in 2023

With soaring energy prices and the cost of living rising, now is the time to think about how you can lower your business energy costs and save money a...

5 min

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How to create a graphic design profile that stands out

There is no denying that freelance work can bring you incredible benefits, from ‌improved work-life balance to increased autonomy. Yet freelancing can...

6 min

How to start a side hustle: The ultimate guide to creating an extra income

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How to start a side hustle: The ultimate guide to creating an extra income

Looking to boost your income with a side hustle, but unsure where to start? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Online searches for the phrase ‘make extra ...

5 min

Managing mental health as a freelancer – 5 essential tips

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Managing mental health as a freelancer – 5 essential tips

Managing your mental health as a freelancer is easier said than done. Ryan Scollon shares his transition experience from agency to freelancer and the ...

4 min

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How to create an amazing freelance profile: Stand out and win work

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and go freelance, good for you! Now all you’re waiting for is the work to roll in, but how to get th...

2 min

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How to build a personal brand

Start shaping your personal brand, so it can shape your future. Everyone has a personal brand, but not everyone knows how to use it to their own ...

7 min

Freelancer Guides

Understanding CERT as a freelancer

Understanding CERT as a freelancer

CERT is our official ranking algorithm. Think of it as a shiny TripAdvisor badge or a special qualification showing potential buyers that you are trus...

2 min

Get a winning CV with this simple formula

Get a winning CV with this simple formula

A Curriculum Vitae is a written overview of your experience and qualifications when applying for a job opportunity. Commonly abbreviated to CV, the te...

3 min

How to SEO (search engine optimise) your freelancer portfolio

How to SEO (search engine optimise) your freelancer portfolio

As a Freelancer, your portfolio is often the first point of contact that potential clients or customers will make with you. Whether your portfoli...

5 min

10 productive things to do in an hour

10 productive things to do in an hour

It’s that time of year again. This weekend the clocks go back for winter and the nights start drawing in. The good news is, we all get an extra ...

3 min

How to write faster: Life hacks & tools to speed up your writing

How to write faster: Life hacks & tools to speed up your writing

Despite the overarching goal of the typical writer to deliver copy of the utmost care and quality at each beck and call, there are unfortunately alway...

4 min

The best time-tracking tools for a more efficient workday

The best time-tracking tools for a more efficient workday

You’re reading the blog on a site called People Per Hour, so we can safely assume two things: First, you’re probably not a robot. And second, you work...

2 min

Top 3 freelancing challenges and tips to overcome them, from PeoplePerHour freelancer Tahir

Top 3 freelancing challenges and tips to overcome them, from PeoplePerHour freelancer Tahir

As you look back at your success and wins of last year, it’s the right time to think about what’s there this year – and make some motivational resolut...

3 min

5 ways to create a killer PeoplePerHour offer

5 ways to create a killer PeoplePerHour offer

What is an offer? Offers are small pre-packaged projects that can be delivered for a fixed price within a few days (a maximum of 5 days). In essence, ...

3 min

How to make it as a freelance business

How to make it as a freelance business

Freelance businesses are taking more and more space in the global workforce stage. In October, Freelancers Union published the annual “Freelanci...

5 min

What freelancers should know when working with eCommerce clients

What freelancers should know when working with eCommerce clients

Freelancing isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a super competitive environment, especially if your target clients specialise in Ecommerce. To...

6 min

8 fresh tips how to retain your freelance clients

8 fresh tips how to retain your freelance clients

When you decide to work as a freelancer, you can have the impression that your life is hand to mouth. You dedicate yourself to a customer and then onc...

4 min

How to land your first client on PeoplePerHour

How to land your first client on PeoplePerHour

So, you’ve joined PeoplePerHour and are ready to start earning. But, there’s one small problem, you don’t have any clients yet. Chec...

5 min

How to create an appealing freelancer application on PeoplePerHour

How to create an appealing freelancer application on PeoplePerHour

When you sign up to PeoplePerHour as a freelancer, you will be prompted to complete an application process in order to start selling. This process ent...

2 min

Freelancer burnout and what you can do about it

Freelancer burnout and what you can do about it

It was all so exciting. You set up your office, “hung out your shingle,” launched your marketing campaign, developed your personal brand, and began to...

3 min

Freelance branding: Three surefire ways to build your freelance business

Freelance branding: Three surefire ways to build your freelance business

What is freelancer branding and can you even become a brand as a freelancer? Being a freelancer is a popular thing nowadays, but when someone thinks o...

4 min