It is 2013 and the festive decorations should now be long gone. Get the recycling done and spark up the mac; it’s time to get back to work.
You might have been wondering where all your clients are and why the bookings have slowed down – usually NY hang over but these handy tips should help to get you back on track and start the year with a burst of productivity!
5 tips a freelancer should be doing for Jan.
Update your cv and folio – you have some down time so now is the time to allocate a few days updating your cv, folio, ipad presentation, blog or website.
Review your financial set up – work out your daily, monthly and yearly budgets / costings. Are you better off setting up your own LTD company as appose you another year of PAYE or Umbrella? Do the research and adjust accordingly.
Focus on an area you want to specialize in or develop – do you want to pick up more integrated projects, more pure play agency work or step up in seniority? Set your goals and work towards them 1 day at a time.
Update your clients – maybe a mail shot followed up by a call or a follow on email? Get pitching and networking.
Update your online profile / brand – Your career is for life so you must constantly be adding to your online professional networks. Have you added any new skills? For example HTML / CSS? Any new brands that you have worked on? Achievements or industry related activities you can now add to your LinktedIn, Twitter and G+ accounts?
I hope these tips help and feel free to add your comments below or contact me if you would like further professional career advise.
Dean.
