Losing her Mum to pancreatic cancer prompted one Australian woman to go freelance so she could run a social awareness campaign to make a difference. Freelance writer Jessica Abelsohn tells her story: Being freelance means I have the freedom to not only work when I want and on what projects I choose, but it also…
As June 30 approaches, the best freelancers already know what their tax position is for the financial year and they have all their resources ready for it. It’s not because they knuckled down early and crunched the numbers before the rest of us, it’s because they adopt a different mindset when it comes to tax.…
Landing the coveted Freelance Journalist of the Year Award is nothing to be sneezed at. The award, run by the Walkley Foundation, has honoured some of the country’s best recognised freelance journalists over the years, and we’re all watching closely to see who will take out the gong this year. The Freelance Journalist of the…
There aren’t many freelancers listed on The Freelance Collective who have landed as much work as Jennifer Wilson. The PR extraordinaire has been part our Australian freelancer community for more than a year now, and she’s constantly telling the others in the community that she’s working with yet another new client who found her profile…
Being a strong negotiator can make or break your freelance career. If you do well, you can earn enough to support your family and stash away some cash for your superannuation. If you don’t, you’ll be living on Baked Beans and working around the clock. But there are times when clients simply don’t have the…
Being a freelancer, there’s a natural ebb and flow when it comes to workload. Sometimes you’re inundated with work and other times? Well, other times you live on baked beans. Amiright? What if I told you there was a way you could generate leads, grow your profile and get seen by the right people? There…
Australian freelancers are notoriously bad at paying themselves superannuation. We know we should, but seriously, we’ve got bills to pay. Which is why The Freelance Collective was interested to hear that a new provider has launched to service Australian freelancers. We like the fact that you can interact with the provider via an app and…
One of the keys to being a successful freelancer is staying organised and staying on task. Not always easy when you’re working solo. But there are plenty of time-tracking apps and online tools to help you with this, but not all are created equal. Some are created for those managing remote teams, while others prioritise…
Australian small businesses are taking advantage of the rise of self-employed workers to help support their business needs, according to new research. With the changing shape of Australia’s workforce and growing numbers of creative professionals ditching the corporate life to pursue a freelance career, there are more freelancers flooding the market than ever before. The…
LinkedIn is a powerful tool for freelancers and should be used wisely to ensure your profile appeals to clients. If you’re not using LinkedIn, you should be. Here’s some of the most important things you need to do to ensure you can be found by potential clients. Be clear that you’re freelance. One of the…
