The Freelance(r) Hub Blog
A blog of collective thoughts from self-employed creatives around the world on how to, why to, where to, and when to, on all things freelance.
Business Book Club Recommendation - A Quick Take: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Camiโs turn to present our Business Book Club - In Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert explores the concept of creativity from a perspective that you mightโve not thought of before. She doesnโt put herself in a guru position, she doesnโt force practical advice on you - she simply showcases her own perception of creativity, the way she envisions it, and gives you new ways to look at it, on a more spiritual, if not sacred, level.
The Importance of Internet Presence: Why You Need a Professional Instagram.
One of the popular questions I've been asked at events and panels is what I think is one of the most important tools for someone looking to pivot their career, or start a new career, go freelance, etc. My answer might seem simple, but I think it's vital.
You must have a curated online presence.
Business Book Club Recommendation - A Quick Take: Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Wendy reveals the main takeaways from Marchโs business book club of the month - START WITH WHY by Simon Sinek. For leaders, for those starting a business, and for the self-employed seeking inspiration, direction, and the solidifying of their โNorth Starโ.
Business Book Club Recommendation - A Quick Take: 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Laura McKerrel hosted our second Business Book Club of the year, and spread the word of time-guru Oliver Burkeman. When was the last time that you achieved EVERYTHING on your to do list? Yeah. Well, Oliver wants a word!
Business Book Club Recommendation - A Quick Take: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
Lex kicks off our 2024 Business Book Club by reading YEAR OF YES by Shonda Rhimes and delivering key takeaways and messaging to the team. This article contains two on theme exercises to challenge yourself with. Start saying YES!
Retreating To Roseto
Founder of Tandem Collective, Naomi Bacon, writes on her thoughts & reflections of the Tandem Collective 2023 Retreat to Roseto, Italy.
How To: Make your remote working dreams a reality
Hi, Iโm Helena, a digital nomad working for Tandem Collective!
Iโve been working remotely from different locations around the world since the beginning of 2022. Iโm very lucky to have a travel and co-working buddy, who happens to be my long-time bestie, and weโve chosen to organise our trips independently. However, not everyone has this option - travelling solo, as well as remote working, can be a daunting prospect, but thanks to a growing number of companies jumping on the digital nomad trend, itโs now very possible to become part of freelance communities around the world. Read on for our round-up of some of the best-known companies offering curated experiences for remote workers!
Collective Thoughts: Whatโs Your Freelance Working Style?
โSegmentersโ are most likely to compartmentalise their life and commit wholly to working, or to very specifically not working, whereas โIntegratorsโ will bask in the freedom of being able to merge their work with their day to day activities, chores, hobbies and habits. Which school of thought do you belong to?
Collective Thoughts: Navigating Grief as a Freelancer
Alongside all of the additional stress of Autumn & Winter as a freelancer (tax season looming, and being a freelancer in publishing no less) Iโm experiencing grief for the first time as an adult, and as a freelancer. And itโs thrown me on a curve, for sureโฆ
With that in mind, weโre presenting the first article in a series. This is the first article in the Collective Thoughts series, presented (in Tandem) by The Freelance(r) Hub and The Tandem Collective. Weโve pooled our collective thoughts, anecdotes, and coping methods in the hopes that something here will resonate with you or, at the very least, provide support in knowing you are not alone.