Working independently

Freelancing, contracting and remote work: finding clients, pricing, and keeping the admin from eating the week.

1. 1 · Freelancing & Travel · 3 min read · 16 September 2026

   Working Alone: Stay Productive Without a Boss

   Structure, focus and boundaries for people who work alone — practical habits that survive a bad week.

2. 2 · Freelancing & Travel · 3 min read · 16 September 2026

   Gig Platforms Compared: Which One Fits Your Skills?

   How the main types of freelance and gig platform differ in fees, competition and client quality — and which to start on.

3. 3 · Freelancing & Travel · 3 min read · 16 September 2026

   Working While Travelling: Reliable Wi-Fi, Power and Focus

   Connectivity, timezones, insurance, banking and the logistics that decide whether working abroad goes well.

4. 4 · Freelancing & Travel · 3 min read · 16 September 2026

   Freelance Rates: How to Price Without Guessing

   How to work out what to charge, when to switch to project pricing, and how to raise rates without losing clients.

5. 5 · Freelancing & Travel · 3 min read · 16 September 2026

   How to Get Your First Freelance Client Without a Portfolio

   A practical route to your first paying client — what to offer, where to look and what to say.