Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and Tested Tips to Help You Ace Self-Employment Without Burnout

2025 edition now out: all-new stats, links, references and resources: plus advice from 20 more freelancers!

With 20 years of real-life experience – plus advice from over 120 freelancers – in 200 unputdownable pages, Survival Skills for Freelancers is your secret weapon to help you ace self-employment.

Whether you’re new to freelance life, thinking of taking the leap or an experienced freelancer, you’ll learn to:

• Set better boundaries and create a work–life balance that works for you
• Value your worth and know how – and what – to charge
• Stay focused and productive when working from home
• Tackle the isolation that comes with self-employment
• Grow your network and find new clients
• Trust your instinct – and say no to the wrong work
• Deal with comparisonitis and negative self-talk
• Grasp opportunities that’ll build your confidence
• Ditch self-doubt and imposter syndrome

If you've been wondering, "Should I start my own business?" this is the book for you. Get started, grow in confidence and show self-employment who’s boss!

The bestselling guide to freelance life has helped thousands of freelancers in more than 28 countries to get more enjoyment from self-employment. Join them, and give YOUR freelance business the edge.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“I’ve been freelancing for 15+ years and I wish I’d read this book on day one. Every page is packed with practical advice and hard-won wisdom. Get it!”
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“A brilliantly relatable and comprehensive guide that holds your hand with compassion and humour through the rocky yet undeniably exciting world of self-employment.”
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