Vale Freelance Jungle Directory, its been real
The Freelance Jungle Directory has been shutdown, the page removed, and we’re slowly going through the process of removing mentions of it from all things Freelance Jungle. It served a purpose in the early days. But with out-of-date listings, increased plugin...
2024 Client challenges – and how freelancers can help
As previously mentioned in the end of year gathering and the freelance marketing during inflation blog, I think we’re in for some tough times ahead. We’re likely to slide into recession or walk in the murkier foothills of inflation for a while longer. There’s already...
Boosting your freelance marketing when inflation hits
Welcome to another year of inflation and another tough year for freelance marketing. For freelancers, this probably means lower budgets, clients that are more stressed out, less work, and a lot of other cost-of-living pressures. Running a business when the country...
Where to find freelance leads (it’s not where you think!) with Kate O’Mealley
Kate O’Mealley is a writer, content specialist and coach who knows a thing or two about snuffling out a great lead. In this special presentation, Kate will take you through: The different styles of work available How to find jobs How to build networks to grow your...
Advice for freelancers managing contractors
Monica Davidson runs Creative Plus Business, a social enterprise that provides education and support for creative professionals who want to develop their entrepreneurial skills. She is the director and the doyenne. After years as a freelance writer and filmmaker,...
What’s it like to freelance in regional Australia?
Consider this your informal guide to regional freelancing in Australia from someone who is doing it, Ellenor Day. As part of the Reinvent your Working Life Festival, freelancer Ellenor Day from Words Workers to discuss her life as a freelancer living regionally in...
Working on government contracts with Nicole Leedham
The Freelance Jungle ran a free digital festival called “Reinvent your working life” in 2021. It was funded by a generous grant from Facebook Australia and Good2Give. As part of that festival, we had Nicole Leedham, an ex-journalist and government worker who now...