It's the gloomiest autumn day yet in Manchester and I'm staying cosy with hot chocolate and my favourite Midwest emo playlist. For all the clients who ask what the weather is like in Manchester, your prejudices are true today! 🌧️☂️
People say freelancing is an emotional rollercoaster but really there's just one steady emotion:
Don't have enough work: Panic
Have too much work: Panic
Have to do any work: Panic
Land a new client: Panic
Part ways with a client: Panic
10 whole years in digital marketing (yes, I know I don't look old enough💁♀️) I wonder what this baby faced @TheJuiceAcademy graduate would make of Twitter now...
For the first time in MONTHS my books are open for a new client! Get in touch if you're in need of some digital marketing support for your charity - [email protected]
Pay your freelancers on time.
Pay your freelancers on time.
Pay your freelancers on time.
Pay your freelancers on time.
Pay your freelancers on time.
Pay your freelancers on time.
Pay your freelancers on time.
Pay your freelancers on time.
Pay your freelancers on time.
social media for small businesses is HUGELY beneficial but if you’re expecting campaigns like McDonald’s, Duolingo or multi-million dollar companies that have entire TEAMS - you’ll be so disappointed.
Being a freelancer in a recession is HARD. I’ve found myself with a considerable amount of time to myself so does anyone know of a charity, NGO or small business in need of some digital marketing support? #freelancers
👋🏻 If a freelance job post:
• Says "40 hours per week"
• Dictates a specific work location
• Spells out a specific schedule
...they're not actually looking for a freelancer. They're looking for an employee they don't have to offer benefits to.
Celebrity ambassadors… what can they do for you? Our fab digital strategist Emily Ware was inspired to answer this question, based on a recent @AMScommsStudio project.
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Em’s blog:
https://t.co/nQAapmn62U
Recent AMS projects: https://t.co/gCJQdU7PtJ
There's a brand new blog post on my website outlining the benefits of ambassadors for charities.
Is there anything you would add to my list?
https://t.co/ckhPSLDYzr
I'm SUPPOSED to be resting after chronic burnout for the past couple of months, but I started a new project today because I just couldn't wait until after Christmas.
Tips for switching off please!
I feel like the main thing I forget to do as a freelancer is to show myself grace and kindness.
I'm writing this publicly so I will hold myself to it but this weekend I'm going to be nicer to myself, treat myself to the things I want and banish any negative thoughts
Know a charity who needs some support with their social media in the new year? Maybe someone who wants to get on TikTok but doesn't know where to start?
Tag them in the comments - lets get them the support they deserve!
The best resource for charities wanting to get on TikTok? No, it's not a social media guru or how-to blog, it's TikTok themselves.
https://t.co/zAtv2CJHG3
Let's all say thank you @TikTokForGood 🥳