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David Prosser
Editor of Freelancing Matters

Is the double dip bad news for freelancers? On the face of it, that’s a dumb question: a recession means, by definition, that the economy is shrinking – and if there’s less...

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David Prosser
Editor of Freelancing Matters

I’ve had more fun chasing down late payments since my last blog on the dilemmas of confronting clients who appear to regard my invoices as optional. A new customer has presented me with a...

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David Prosser
New Editor of Freelancing Matters

How long should I wait to get paid? All my invoices inform clients that I expect my bills to be settled within 30 days, but saying so appears to make absolutely no difference to when the money...

Editor Blog
David Prosser
New Editor of Freelancing Matters

Editing corporate reports is one of many things I do as a freelance journalist. But it’s a job I particularly like doing because the reports themselves often make fascinating reading...

Editor Blog
David Prosser
New Editor of Freelancing Matters

I started freelancing at the beginning of this year after almost two decades working for a long procession of different employers. I couldn’t be happier with my decision: above all the fact...