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Ryan

Born and raised in West Yorkshire I am 31 years old and live with my wife Beth & young daughter Matilda in a suburb of Wakefield named Sandal. They say it’s grim up north but id beg to differ. Digital marketeer with over 9 years experience in the industry covering paid media, organic search and content strategy.

The Replenishing Retainer; Cash Flow Positive When Freelancing

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One of the most challenging aspects of being a freelancer is the financial responsibility. If you have moved from ‘normal’ employment to a freelance position, you will likely have suffered through the struggle yourself. Gone are the days of a monthly or weekly income that arrived promptly into your bank account on a routine basis. Now you are faced with tackling everything from invoices and contracts to leads, taxes and self-assessment forms; and it can be pretty overwhelming!

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Best parks & places to walk in Wakefield

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Having lived in Leeds for close to 8 years my wife and I decided on Sandal, Wakefield as the place we wanted to live and bring up our family. With a daughter on the way (Now here) we moved to Sandal in November of 2015. There were a number of reasons for the move including my wife’s parents in Nottingham (2 junctions closer), a nice suburban environment, good schools and of course the surrounding walking pleasures the area had to offer.

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Best Independent Coffee Shops In Wakefield

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One of the perks of being a freelancer is the freedom to work from anywhere! At times I can find myself developing cabin fever from long hours in my office, on these occasions, there is nothing I love more than venturing out for a coffee or some lunch! Whether it is a break from the screen or a remote working session, a change of scenery can work wonders!

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Why 30-Day Invoice Payment Terms Are Bad for Freelancers

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Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you have been freelancing for any length of time, then I am certain you will have come across clients who work to a 30-day invoice period. Over the years that I have been working for myself, I have experienced this type of invoicing and whilst my experiences haven’t been all bad, there have been occasions where clients haven’t paid within the set time frame. Not only is this off-putting for me as a freelancer, but it can often be detrimental to be business!

If you are new to the industry, or perhaps you have simply been lucky so far with your clients, then you may not have come across the 30-day invoice or understand why it can be such a bad thing for those trying to build their own business!

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