Freelancers in a turbulent economy.
by James Birtwhistle
As the FTSE slides and the P45's roll out across the UK, it's tough not to be caught up in the gloom and doom. So here we are with another morcel of good news and an update into our very own Bull market.

All things considered we're faring rather well... Contracts on Network Freelance have gone through the roof. We've doubled the number of roles available in two months and with over a hundred recruiters now registered the service goes from strength to strength. Contracts are being filled within days now of going online so make sure your profile is complete and act fast when applying for your next role. We're not done yet either. Within the next month we're going on our summer promotion - so watch this space.

Why the demand for freelancers is growing is down to one of two things and both are good news for those who've gone freelance already.

Firstly, Corporates are facing much tougher trading conditions, and stories of cost cutting and 'right-sizing' seem to be hitting the headlines on a weekly basis. There's the old addage that costs walk on two feet so it's no suprise that Payroll costs get focussed on. But for those out there already operating as a payroll of one, this isn't so much of a risk.

Secondly, as consumer spend falls, the competition between companies to make sure any sales available are converted on their doorstep are bound to increase. Savvy firms don't cut back on marketing activities in tough times; savvy firms upspend and out compete. This in turn increases the demand in the marketplace on freelance Public Relations Practitioners and Marketers. So good news again!

Latest Projects & Contracts
This months Featured Contract is the home-based Ongoing PR for travel product role. This is a great opportunity to join an established consumer travel website looking to expand. Homeworking preferred, but the employer would like someone from the Cotswold area (or London) so that ad-hoc face to face meetings can be arranged.

Arts Marketing
Marketing and PR Manager
Freelance Advert Space Booker
Freelance sales representatives
B2B Promotional Merchandise
In-house PR manager

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Forum Update
by Rich Pendergast
From remote working to deciding on how much to charge, the forum is the place to get those tricky questions answered, and some free advice from member’s who’ve been there, done that and lived to tell the tale.

Tell your freelance friends about us!
by Rick Bisset
If you like Network Freelance, then please tell your friends about us. What we lack in marketing budget we need to make up for in goodwill so if you think the service is helpful; share the name. You can get us to send an introductory email to any friends you have by clicking here.

• Move in house
• Join an agency
• Increase your rates to get through any quiet patches
• Lower your rates to ensure you win contracts
• None of the above, business as usual