Makeup Artist jobs in London are everywhere. From weddings, proms and Halloween to fashion, media and SFX, there are plenty of makeup jobs in London if you know where to look. However, if you are struggling to find makeup jobs, you’re not the only one!

Top co-working spaces in the UK aren't hard to find in such a competitive market. However, it's tough to know which to choose. The number of freelancers in the UK has hit eye-watering figures, yet freelancing as a career path can be a lonely business. For this reason, the UK’s co-working industry has gone from strength to strength with 60% of co-working spaces planning expansion over the next year, according to a recent study by Deskmag. With so much choice, what's a freelancer to do? 

Once you’ve wrapped your head around the financial support that expecting parents are entitled to, the reality of being a new parent while balancing a freelance career can start to sink in. Freelancers will know how hard it can be juggling a variety of clients and projects, so the thought of doing all of that with a baby in tow can be daunting, to say the least. But don’t fear. Having children while freelancing is manageable, and with a little organisation, it can even be a more balanced option than working full-time while being a new parent.

Freelancing can be a liberating form of work which frees you from the restraint of the 9 to 5 daily grind; it's an easier way to pursue your passion allowing you to work at your own pace. However, freelancing is an unharnessed field with great potential for growth and development in the coming year.

You’ve set up your new freelance business (which is no easy feat), but no one knows about it. The first few phases of setting up a business are challenging, however, marketing and promotion is arguably the most frustrating leg. A good marketing campaign can kick start your freelance career, help you generate clients or springboard you into a new sector of work. So, once you’ve figured out your target market, here are some essential marketing tips for your freelance business. 

If you’re looking for new clients to ensure 2019 is your best year yet, attending relevant networking events can help you make the connections to make it happen. Voxburner, creators of youth marketing festival YMS London, share their advice on how to make the most of networking opportunities as a freelancer.

Director of Freelancer Club, Matt Dowling, is interviewed by freelance Illustrator, Holly Exley about the true cost of free work and how we can fight it.

You’re self-employed and planning on having a child soon or you or your significant other is already pregnant. The panic has subsided and planning can begin. What are your options?