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Should I continue with a problem client?

I have been working with the same client as a writer for the last 2 years. I had a byline etc, but I only got paid £50 per 600-700 word article in that time. It was for a national paper. About 3 weeks ago, when one of their in-house assistants…
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How to tell client to stop adding new features?

I am working on a huge, multifaceted application/service for a client which never seems to stop growing in size. For various reasons the client has decided they don't want anyone else to work on the project; so although I was originally hired only…
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What to charge for Freelance Project for fiance's company

I recently started a project for my fiance, who told his company about it and wants to pay me for it (great). However, they want me to give them a cost, but have expressed they don't want to pay an arm and a leg. Usually when I do freelance work,…
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End of Project process

After having completed a few projects I am searching for an alternative approach to the final process. I develop and design websites, and at the end of each project, I have a meeting with my clients to show them how to use their websites and give…
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How to factor in freelancing alongside full-time work

I'm fairly new to freelancing but want more experience doing different projects and more money. I am very well prepared to put in the hours and have asked my current employer who even wants to know my hourly rate so that they can offer some work in…
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How to deal with a lying customer?

I'm a freelancer and deal mostly with web, a client of mine has hired me to deal with a monthly newsletter: improve the deliverability and the message itself, I signed up for a popular online service (don't know if I can say the name) made a…
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Why participating in open source helps freelancing?

I read lots of posts here that suggest participating in open source project, I just wonder how does this help to improve freelancing?
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Client in Spain is not paying me as I am not VAT registered in UK

I have completed some translation work for a language agency in Spain. I am registered as self-employed in the UK. I invoiced the agency, only for them to request an 'intracomunitary number'. I sent my UTR number along with a Certificate of UK Tax…
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Do contract role recruiters generally work on an open percentage basis?

I'm looking at IT contracting roles at present, based on a day rate, for a set duration, usually between 3 to 12 months. At least here in the UK, these roles are only available through recruitment agencies, and it seems sensible for me to understand…
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Can a contractor generally terminate a day-rate contract with no consequences?

I am considering starting out in IT freelancing by taking some day-rate contracts via recruiters. As I understand it, the recruiter is paid an additional fee for the duration of the contract, on an ongoing basis, based on the day rate. However there…
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How to deal with a client who calls a lot?

I have that client who prefers to call me to check for status updates for his project even if I'm giving him access my project management tool. We use slack for communication. It bothers me so much since the amount of money we agreed on is…
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Looking for junior full stack developer job

I want to work as a remote full stack junior developer . But is there anyone who can give me some advice in which way I should prepare my self . Or what is the best way to get it .
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How to manage my client's Facebook ads?

I wish to manage some of my client's Facebook campaigns and Google Ads campaigns. However, I don't want the responsibility of needing to manage those using their own accounts. On Google, I'm planning on creating an email account for their use and…
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Options for Pension Provision in the UK

What options are there for pension provision for the self-employed? [Specifically applying to being employed through a Limited Company in the UK.]
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How to prepare for death or incapacitation (for business)

In the event of my untimely death -- before getting the chance to retire and wind-up the Company myself -- what should I have in place to ease someone else having to do this? I'm self-employed in the UK, through a Limited Company, currently with no…
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