Freelancer News
BBC digital ad 'too scary for children'
Broadcaster defends huge animated face that inspires fear instead of sign-ups. 2 min
IT and tech news and guides
Freelancer News
Freelancer News
Dyson unsure of business case for The Apprentice
Creative entrepreneur warns about the risks of reality TV broadcasting business. 3 min
Freelancer News
Cruise dumps his sister as chief PR
Hollywood star decides PR is best kept out of the family, after two years in the limelight. 2 min
Freelancer News
Freelancer's Question: My client has offered me a permanent position
SJD Accountancy helps a freelance weigh up the financial pros and cons of accepting a permanent role from a regular client. 3 min
Freelancer News
Blogs connect freelancers to local press
Unheard freelance voices of the blogosphere add colour to local newspapers. 3 min
Freelancer News
Jones snaps up fellow Dragon’s Red Letter Days
Telecoms entrepreneur swoops on his fellow Dragon to snap up her lifeless brainchild. 2 min
IT Skills
Graphic & Web Design: Legal issues
Legal issues to watch out for as a freelance graphic designer. 2 min
Freelancer News
BBC bosses savaged over fat-cat bonuses
Unions urge BBC Director General to unite his executive troops by ditching big bonuses. 2 min
Freelancer News
Marketing boss loses £18k bid for clowning about
Entertainment entrepreneur shouts 'Yipeee' as marketing chief’s £18,000 claim for injuries is thrown out. 2 min
Freelancer Finances
Where do you go to for tax advice?
As John Antell explains, in England and Wales there are a number of professions who provide tax advice. 8 min
Freelancer News
How to write a press release
Expert PR advice on how to write and make the most of your press releases. 3 min
Freelancer News
Seventies singer claims back spotlight
One-time vocalist with Pink Floyd wins half share of copyright ownership on the wailing song. 1 min
Freelancer News
TV freelancers protest over exploitation
Two veterans defending TV freelancers will take their fight direct to Downing Street. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
Contract Template
The best contract that we have seen for freelance use is available to PCG members through their web site. 1 min
Guide to Freelancing
Creating proposals
If you have been invited to submit a proposal on a project you will need to detail how you would carry out work on the project in question. 2 min
Guide to Freelancing
Contracts and schedules for freelancers
The terms you agree with your client ahead of starting work are critical in terms of protecting your business. As every freelancer will tell you, document everything, the services you agree to carry out - the project's requirements, timescales and any other considerations to ensure successful project completion - at the start and any changes to that brief during the project. 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
How to manage difficult clients
As a freelancer, encountering a difficult client could be described as an occupational hazard that needs to be dealt with carefully and strategically. 5 min
