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Incubator How to start a business in 30 days
Kickstart your freelance career: introducing the IPSE Incubator
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The IPSE Incubator provides essential tools and practical advice to those looking to become self-employed, the newly self-employed, or even anyone just wanting a ...

04 Feb 2025
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Listing News Opinion Invisible Freelancer Syndrome
"Invisible freelancer" syndrome: How to get noticed (and booked!) in a crowded market
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Do you feel like your hard work is going unnoticed? You’re not alone.

Many freelancers deal with what I like to call "Invisible Freelancer" syndrome. Even thoug...

07 Oct 2024
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Jeremy Mason
Listing News Opinion Skills high paying clients
Why skills alone aren't enough to attract high-paying clients
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The truth is, while being talented is important, it's not the be-all and end-all.

To really stand out and attract great clients, you must also focus on building...

30 Sep 2024
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Jeremy Mason
Listing News Opinion Marketing for beginners
A beginner's guide to freelance marketing
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Marketing might seem tough, but it’s absolutely essential for freelancers. It's not just about selling your services; it’s about showing potential clients why you...

23 Sep 2024
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Jeremy Mason
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Why marketing is essential, even for introverted freelancers
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Marketing isn't just about making sales; it's about building connections and offering value. Changing how we think about marketing can make it seem less intimidat...

17 Sep 2024
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Jeremy Mason
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The importance of being resilient
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For self-employed individuals, resilience is an essential life skill to successfully conquer daily challenges.

11 May 2024
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Chantelle Pattermore
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Where to find the latest advice for self-employed workers
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The IPSE Advice section of the website is the first port of call for anyone looking for impartial expert guidance or advice relating to the world of self-employme...

14 Jan 2024
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Patrick Carter
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The top three challenges facing the self-employed in 2024
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As 2023 draws to a close, we at IPSE take a look at what the self-employed sector can expect in the coming year.

14 Dec 2023
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How to use Threads for your self-employed business
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With more than 100 million users signing up in just a week since the new social network launched, it’s worth understanding how to use Threads for your self-employ...

18 Jul 2023
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Dan Thornton
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We need to talk about training and skills for the self-employed
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Despite the self-employed accounting for 13 per cent of the labour market, public policy often fails to cater for those self-employed individuals looking to upski...

21 Jun 2023
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Common professional indemnity insurance claims against self-employed professionals
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No matter how self-employed professionals make their living, they all need to be fully aware of the potential consequences that a claim against them could have an...

16 May 2023
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Markel
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Tackling anxiety when you’re self-employed: tips from a (semi!) reformed worrier
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The system of monthly income assessments used to determine Universal Credit (UC) punishes the self-employed and should be scrapped in favour of yearly calculation...

15 May 2023
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