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How to land, quit, or extend a freelance IT contract Recent highlights: 1. Although the keep-in-touch email is a great (and overlooked) way to land a new contract, it's important to stress the fact that most agency contracts will have a clause stipulating that you cannot return to their client within 6 to 12 months. 2. Technology professionals who work on a contract basis often want to land a new contract, extend their existing contract, or quit their current one – but want to know the best way to go about it. 3. Although the recruitment agency can choose to pursue the client, they will normally go after the contractor #biyro #luxury #steveraymanchevrolet #georgia #atlanta More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-to-land-quit-or-extend-a-freelance-it-contract/

Finding childcare during the holidays feels like survival of the most privileged Quick summary: 1. If two working parents used all their statutory holiday leave separately to cover the school holidays during the full school year, there would be over a week left with no childcare (Schools have approximately 13 weeks of holidays a year, so if both parents used 5. 2. There is very little systemic support for childcare during the holidays beyond the Government's tax-free childcare scheme, which tops up savings for childcare costs by 20%. 3. MORE : 'I'm desperate – it's impossible': The parents struggling with no childcare options for their disabled kids this summer #biyro #parenting #family #child #education More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/finding-childcare-during-the-holidays-feels-like-survival-of-the-most-privileged/

Illustrator Ida Henrich on smarter working and why there is no 'wrong' in our creativity Recent highlights: 1. Originally from Germany, Ida studied Communication Design at the Glasgow School of Art before throwing herself into illustration, working for publishers, newspapers and magazines such as Global Citizen, Strident and The Skinny. 2. A freelance illustrator, mural artist and designer based in Glasgow, Ida Henrich creates colourful and energetic work, often exploring social and economic issues that are close to her heart. 3. We made three artworks each and all went on display at the RSPB Glasgow to Globe Green Space for Climate Scotland in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens during COP26 #biyro #idl #carwash #detailingworld #fullerton More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/illustrator-ida-henrich-on-smarter-working-and-why-there-is-no-wrong-in-our-creativity/

How Working as an Independent Contractor Can Help You Start Your Own Freelance Dev Business Recent highlights: 1. Wrapping it UpHere's a quick recap about why working as an Independent Contractor (IC) can help you start your freelance dev business:You will get a consistent income that will allow you to pay your bills and afford to pay for business expenses as you start your business 2. Being an IC Will Help You Improve Your Time Management SkillsOne of the most important parts of working as a freelance web developer is figuring out how to manage your time. 3. So working as an IC has helped me ease into the mindset of spending my time wisely which has helped me when I was working with my clients #biyro #atlanta #food #luxury #fitness More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/how-working-as-an-independent-contractor-can-help-you-start-your-own-freelance-dev-business/

Freelance illustration rates: The complete guide to pricing your work Quick summary: 1. This might include the size of a client (you'd expect to charge a global brand more than a small local store) and whether you were working to a short deadline (in which case you'd add on an extra charge for the inconvenience). 2. In short, different usages will command different fees, and while there are no set rates for any of this, the key is to remain consistent and to charge for usage rather than time. 3. That doesn't mean you can't also charge for your time – for example, if you're unsure how many final concepts will be used – but that should be separate to the usage charge #biyro #chef #fitness #food #atlanta More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelance-illustration-rates-the-complete-guide-to-pricing-your-work/

Freelance illustration rates: The complete guide to pricing your work Quick summary: 1. This might include the size of a client (you'd expect to charge a global brand more than a small local store) and whether you were working to a short deadline (in which case you'd add on an extra charge for the inconvenience). 2. In short, different usages will command different fees, and while there are no set rates for any of this, the key is to remain consistent and to charge for usage rather than time. 3. That doesn't mean you can't also charge for your time – for example, if you're unsure how many final concepts will be used – but that should be separate to the usage charge #biyro #chef #fitness #cheflife #georgia More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelance-illustration-rates-the-complete-guide-to-pricing-your-work/

Freelance illustration rates: The complete guide to pricing your work Quick summary: 1. This might include the size of a client (you'd expect to charge a global brand more than a small local store) and whether you were working to a short deadline (in which case you'd add on an extra charge for the inconvenience). 2. In short, different usages will command different fees, and while there are no set rates for any of this, the key is to remain consistent and to charge for usage rather than time. 3. That doesn't mean you can't also charge for your time – for example, if you're unsure how many final concepts will be used – but that should be separate to the usage charge #biyro #cheflife #fitness #truecooksstreetteam #cooking More: https://biyro.com/blog/freelance/freelance-illustration-rates-the-complete-guide-to-pricing-your-work/