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Why Continued Learning is So Important for Freelancers

The environment that freelancers work in is often fast paced, every changing and notoriously competitive.

You need to make sure you stand out from your competition, and one of the best ways to do this is by proving how good you are with the right qualifications. The saying "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" simply isn't true!

Take a look at why it is so important to keep up with your professional development and carry on learning by clicking the link below.

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Using TikTok to Grow Your Business

If you want to promote your business on one of the fastest growing social media platforms, then you might want to have a look at TikTok.

TikTok launched in 2016, but really started to make an impact in 2018, before reaching over 2 billion users in 2020. Using short video features, you can showcase your business skills to a huge audience if you can use TikTok effectively.

Use the link below to learn how to get set up on TikTok and how you can reach a new client base using this platform.

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Negotiating Better Terms as a Freelancer

Setting your own prices is one of the perks of being self-employed, but you need to find that balance of good income and an attractive price.

Negotiating is a tough skill to learn, but by being a strong negotiator, you can justify the value you would bring and why your client should choose to work with you, even if your terms may cost them more than a competitor.

Find out how you can negotiate for better terms with clients when pitching for new roles or work projects by following the link below.

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How to Hire New Staff Under the Kickstart Scheme

The Kickstart Scheme was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to support businesses in taking on young people for new roles.

As a busy contractor yourself, you may be able to take on an additional employee through this scheme as 100% of their salary could be paid for during the first 6 months of their employment, increasing your resources and productivity.

Take a look at some of the benefits of the Kickstart Scheme and how you can take on a new employee by following the link.

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