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Freelancers have been the backbone of the economy for many years and for good reason. Hiring freelancers represents the most cost effective way to get projects done for a fraction of the cost. The freelance boom is allowing companies to thrive, innovate and develop without the risk of hiring full time staff. However, there are pitfalls to avoid when hiring a freelancer and here are a few to consider.

Let's be honest, when we first consider a career in the creative sector, 'taking a business course' is rarely top of our priority. We become designers, photographers, makeup artists, fashion stylists, videographers, hair stylists, models or artists because that is what we love to do. It's only when reality hits that we realise we also have to be business savvy to make it work. We're often asked: 'What's the one thing you suggest freelancers do when starting out' and we always give the same answer - Learn the business basics and get a coach! 

The freelance community has long been debating the merits of unpaid work. One side believe that unpaid work provides a vital role in a freelancer’s development through experience and exposure. The other side feels that exposure should be a consequence of a day’s paid work and that the industry is taking advantage of it’s allure to recruit free labour. Throw the law and the current state of the economy into the mix, as well as the various nuances of each sector within the freelance industry and you end up with a multi layered, highly complexed mess. What is clear is that nobody has a definitive answer and so began my journey.

Refer a Freelancer and earn some serious credit. If you know other freelancers who'd love The Freelancer Club as much as you do, tell them about us and get rewarded. This year, we've more than doubled the amount of credit you'll earn for every recommendation to £5. Plus, the freelancer you recommend will save 50% off the first month's membership or 10% off 6 months (that's only £6.29 per month).

Affordable workspace in an ever-changing working landscape is becoming a key factor for all freelancers. Do creative freelancers providing a service need a workspace? London is pricing so many out but there are innovators accommodating the freelance sector and they're offering much more than just a desk.

London Fashion Week is more than just high-end brands showing at Somerset House. It's a celebration of fashion in the capital and there are tons of really exciting events, shows and exhibitions for freelancers to get involved in. We've compiled a few gems to look out on and off the catwalk so you feel apart of the more prestigious fashion event in the world.

Great news freelancers!   A lot of changes are coming your way and they will be making your freelancing lives much easier and much cheaper.We have been thinking long and hard on how to make life easier for you our Members, and thought “what would really help our members the most?”. That’s when that little light bulb above our heads went ‘ding’ and thought it has to be…..Discounts!