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Talking JobKeeper with accountant Holly Shoebridge - what you need to know right now
Season 5 Episode 1
JobKeeper payments are changing in the coming weeks, and many freelancers know what a minefield it can be! If you're relying on it to prop up your income right now, accountant Holly Shoebridge shares…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
Series 4, Ep 12: Your starter guide to sourcing images
Season 4 Episode 12
Today's writers often need to provide more than just words - they need to be multi-skilled. This week hosts Rachel and Lynne talk all about sourcing the best images to accompany your text, offering a…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
Niches: Yes, they're important AND can help you charge more
Season 4 Episode 11
Can being very specific about the niches you operate in help bring you higher-paying clients? Especially when it comes to content marketing? Many experts in this space say yes, and today we're talkin…
Published on 5 years, 3 months ago
On-boarding systems for clients and why you need them
Season 4 Episode 10
We know, on-boarding doesn't sound like the sexiest topic - but if you're putting new clients on your schedule, having seamless systems in place will save you time, money and a world of pain down the…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
Starting a content business, with Nigel Bowen
Season 4 Episode 9
It's been nearly a decade since journalist Nigel Bowen left magazines to carve out a new path in content marketing. In this episode, we chat to him about how he started his business, Content Sherpa a…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
Internships...good for your career, or exploitative?
Season 4 Episode 8
Are you starting off in your career and looking at an internship? This week Rachel and Lynne talk about unpaid internships - and share tips on how to find the good ones and how to make them work for …
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
We chat to Wendy Moore about moving from print to TV
Season 4 Episode 7
Do print journos have transferrable skills for broadcast? In this episode, we put that question to Wendy Moore, the head of Foxtel's Lifestyle Channels, a former House Rules on-camera judge - and a h…
Published on 5 years, 4 months ago
Mentors: Finding one, using one, being one
Season 4 Episode 6
If you're at the start of your career, having a trusted mentor to advice and guide you can be invaluable. But mentors aren't just for when you're starting out; even experienced freelancers may benefi…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
Pricing: different methods and what works for us
Season 4 Episode 5
How DO you price projects as a freelancer? Should it be by the word, by the hour, by the day? What's value-based pricing? And when do you opt for a retainer agreement? In this episode, we run through…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago
How writers can get results on LinkedIn, with guest John Espirian
Season 4 Episode 4
Want to know how to harness the power of the LinkedIn platform in order to get noticed / find more clients? In this episode, self-confessed LinkedIn nerd and technical copywriter John Espirian shares…
Published on 5 years, 5 months ago