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How can I make desiciones if I don’t know my cicle?

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Well, not fear because I have hormones so… I have no cicle … not a healthy one . Sometimes I get my period and sometimes I don’t … so I never have any idea about my cicle 😞

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From Kamila: Is there an in-between, between entrepreneurial and working for a company? (Is it contract work?)

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From Victoria: are there self-created internship opportunities in web3?

How can we make this happen?

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How do you manage between not taking enough responsibilities at your current job to not drain yourself out, and still have the energy to look at other job applications? Especially when your current employer makes you feel like you're never doing enough?

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What are the ways to build a portfolio for a non-tech job in Web3 (e.g. in marketing)? I heard of contributing, part-time jobs, contractor jobs, etc., but what is the specifics for Web3?

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What if I had a gap in my career now for some time, how to do a career switch in the same industry - different tech though- but different role than before?

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What if I had a gap in my career now for some time, how to do a career switch in the same industry - different tech though- but different role than before?

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What if I don't know which role I want to next? how to find out? do I need to try different things and find what suits me best 

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I spent some time yesterday working through the Who Am I and Bulls Eye resources, and am still trying to work out what direction I think I want to head. Can your Plan A be 2xPlan A?
Thanks, Dan

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Any more tips on how to design stepping stone switch(es) in creating a plan A? 

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Any more tips on how to design stepping stone switch(es) in creating a plan A? 

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It's the first time I've come across 'informational interviews'. How are these usually arranged or initiated? 

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It's the first time I've come across 'informational interviews'. How are these usually arranged or initiated? 

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When TV interviews are called a chat and often very informal and without a structure, how do prepare for these? Often they are very short notice and there is very little information given about the programme or role, you are just put on the spot either on the phone or via zoom and you feel unprepared and rushed. How can you take control of this situation to get a positive outcome?

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When TV interviews are called a chat and often very informal and without a structure, how do prepare for these? Often they are very short notice and there is very little information given about the programme or role, you are just put on the spot either on the phone or via zoom and you feel unprepared and rushed. How can you take control of this situation to get a positive outcome?

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Do you have any tips for finding out pain points of the targeted role and industry? Thanks, Tom

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Do you have any tips for finding out pain points of the targeted role and industry? Thanks, Tom

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 I wanted some advice on making connections and reaching out to people in the industry or area that you want to work in. I have approached people through Linked In and then the connection doesn't continue and you feel like you are hounding someone to get information or a job! How do you approach people in a new field and get them to help you without feeling like you are haselling them!

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 I wanted some advice on making connections and reaching out to people in the industry or area that you want to work in. I have approached people through Linked In and then the connection doesn't continue and you feel like you are hounding someone to get information or a job! How do you approach people in a new field and get them to help you without feeling like you are haselling them!

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Hi Pamella,

I have managed to get a couple of interviews in the industry I want to move into. However, I didn't get further in both and my feedback came down to them believing I was overqualified.

This is puzzling as when I look at job descriptions for jobs higher than this it is very clear I don't meet the criteria in terms of "Must have 3+ years experience producing X and Y content".

Have you ever felt your abundance of experience has actually put employers off? I have tried to start leaving my more senior experience off my CV in these cases but am now getting feedback that I don't have the sufficient experience.

Is there something else I can be doing? Am I framing my experience in the wrong way?

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Hi! I am struggling to work out what role I want to do when I switch. I sort of know what area/s I want to work in but lack the skills and expereince needed. When I read the job descriptions of roles I am interested in I feel overwhelmed at what they are asking for, how do you go about narrowing these choices?

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Hi! I am struggling to work out what role I want to do when I switch. I sort of know what area/s I want to work in but lack the skills and expereince needed. When I read the job descriptions of roles I am interested in I feel overwhelmed at what they are asking for, how do you go about narrowing these choices?

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Hi Pamella,

A lot of the examples today have been about potential moves within a company or making use of the resource they have. Have you got any thoughts/advice for those who aren't in a role currently/freelancing who can't tap into those routes?

My other question is how to work out which direction you want to go? I think I know I want to make a functional change, but am between two paths - how best to work out what my current transferable skills may lead towards?

Thanks,
Dan

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Hello Pamella,

I still have trouble uploading anything to the Google doc. Also, there didn’t seem to be an exercise related to networking, and this is what my question is related to.

First of all, I loved that session, I realised I do much more of it than I thought! For example, I have made a list of all the contacts I have, in categories, and I have about 1,600 contacts! I made the list for crowdfunding purposes, to send all of them invitation to donate. I will connect with closer contacts personally ahead of the mail out before crowdfunding starts. I am not sure how to approach connecting with people I don’t know that well, how to craft that email, or what other ways to engage them in. Any advice and support would be great!

Thank you,

Agnieszka

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I am struggling with my brand and how to create this and wondered how to do this given I have changed careers already and want to look consisitent. 

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I am struggling with my brand and how to create this and wondered how to do this given I have changed careers already and want to look consisitent. 

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Hi! I am happy to do a role play excerise with the group today. Amina

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Hi! I am happy to do a role play excerise with the group today. Amina

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The thing I am finding most difficult having had two careers already is how to make sense of what I have done so far. How can I move into my third change and find some continuity in my expereinces that I use to show a potential new employer. I don't have the necessary skills when I read job descriptions trying to find any links  from previous jobs that I can  demonstrate that I have what a company if looking for is hard, particulary when I'm not quiet sure where I want to pitch myself in my new career. I have ideas or where I might like to work but not sure I have the attributes to make it.

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The thing I am finding most difficult having had two careers already is how to make sense of what I have done so far. How can I move into my third change and find some continuity in my expereinces that I use to show a potential new employer. I don't have the necessary skills when I read job descriptions trying to find any links  from previous jobs that I can  demonstrate that I have what a company if looking for is hard, particulary when I'm not quiet sure where I want to pitch myself in my new career. I have ideas or where I might like to work but not sure I have the attributes to make it.

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BECTU Boss Your Career Switch : Q&A Live 

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Hi Pamela,

You mentioned on Monday that you would email me some initial contact and follow up scripts for those in production, an area which uses a more informal yet professional tone on approach, would you share those, please? Thank you, AC

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Actors and actresses are synonymous with waiting tables before they hit the big time.

Well Producers, Production Coordinators, Assistants, Runners and Production Managers serve in Pret, offer customers services in Zara and Holland & Barretts before they take their media break!

I speak to over 50 people a week from foreign countries, some highly skilled, others entry level who share their stories of engaging in the media industry and they often have a lot of similarities.
"No one ever gets back to me when I send over my CV" "Interviewees also state my lack of skills as the reason I didn't get the job" "I apparently have too much energy and they believe I'd get bored working in their environment"
I experienced the above a lot at the early stages of my career and I have cultivated a set of tools to maximise my success and I'd like to share them with you:
Passion jobs
Only engage with companies that offer you projects and programs that are in alignment with what excites you. A TV show, director, or genre this will ensure your energy and enthusiasm comes across authentic. People often just think in terms of I need that break - sure - but think in abundance and that break can come served in something that truly interests you.
Do your homework
Once you have worked out the above make a list of companies and projects that you want to engage with. On a spreadsheet add the company, contact for HR, current production and a column for notes. Once you have outlined the above begin your targeted research about each one and add this to your spreadsheet...
-company history -company culture -company house (check finances) -upcoming projects -job post that are open -any closed job posts (this is super important)
-check if they have international branches (especially in any languages you speak, this will help with more conversation points to raise below!)
Meet for 'hot beverage'
Next stage- of all the companies above that have job openings that interest you call the hiring manager/HR and ask questions about the company, the role and lead them to a coffee/hot tea meeting.

If they say yes - you will be hugely prepped from your research. Equipped to boss your interview and at the beginning of a media relationship with the individual and other potential people in the office

If they say they can't'- ensure to get as much information about the company and role and the decision makers full name and email address, so you can send your CV personally. If they don't get back to you in the time frame agreed, you already had a conversation with them - so a follow up would seem natural and a good indicator of whether you will get to the next stage or not.

Of all the companies that don't have current job openings call the hiring manager/HR and ask questions about the company, the role and lead them to a coffee/hot tea meeting. Discuss past roles and find out what projects they have in the pipeline (companies are always looking for new talent don't be shy to say how great you are!) This a good relaxed way to build media relationships with decision makers for future roles.

If they say yes - you will be able to navigate the company environment in a relaxed way. Your energy won't scream I NEED THAT ROLE so you will engage and network naturally. Send them your CV and keep in touch for when job roles come up as this will make it easier for you to pick up the phone.

If they say no - ensure to get as much information about the company and the types of role they want. Ensure to get the decision makers full name and email address so you can send your CV personally. You can decide to touch base with a follow up call when a job role is available.

So in a nutshell:

Choose companies that produce programs/projects that you enjoy

Research research research

Call companies direct and speak to decision makers

Request a meeting for coffee / hot tea

This will ultimately:

Qualify companies, the roles they look for and company cultures before you get to the CV / Interview stage

Give you confidence when speaking to decisions makers and when you get that interview you will also be well prepared (new article : How to ACE that interview! coming next week!)

Your second language is an advantage and could work in your favour as productions become more global

Building lasting relationships - this is super key and important in any industry

The above has been tried and tested not only by me but check out what many of my clients have said who are now in media roles they want to be in and armed with the tools to network, build relationships and ultimately Boss Their Lives!
I wonder if you are stuck in a job you don't like or seeking more significant meaning in your career, or thinking about a career change? Ladies* download the guide I use to align my needs and #BossMyLife! >> *or those who identity as female

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How to get a job in the media? - Boss Your Life

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STOP applying for ANYTHING! Read my article below for PROVEN tips on how to land your DREAM MEDIA ROLE! I dare you to try the steps for the next 60 days... If you don't land your dream role I will offer you a complimentary media career chat with me!

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Boss Your Life _ Switching Your Career (1)

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Hi Pamella, would you tell me how to reply a tricky question "Tell me about your weakness"?

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Hi Pamella, would you tell me how to reply a tricky question "Tell me about your weakness"?

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Hi Pamela, following up on my earlier Q in the session, I think my main concern is that, after pushing past finding socmed somewhat tedious and distracting, I don't have an online network now, whereas everyone in the world has built an online presence, is it possible to do so from scratch? It feels like no presence looks better than a tiny one.

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Contrary Evidence Questions (CEQ's) are excellent probing, or follow-up questions to standard behavioral questions. Specifically, A CEQ can function as a probe, or follow-up question by asking for examples of behavior that is different, or opposite, from the behavior already described.

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Hi! I would like to look at self condience techniques/tools as having started to do some work on myself I realised that I really lacked the ability to beleive in myself and what I could bring to any role. This hasn't been helped by a lot of bad exepereinces, the people I have met in production and the general lack of support, opportunities and being overlooked can present. Its hard to not moan about all the inequalities that exisit in the industry but how best can I turn my negatives into positives and move forwards with  confidence and feel more in control and believe in my abilities.

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Hi! I would like to look at self condience techniques/tools as having started to do some work on myself I realised that I really lacked the ability to beleive in myself and what I could bring to any role. This hasn't been helped by a lot of bad exepereinces, the people I have met in production and the general lack of support, opportunities and being overlooked can present. Its hard to not moan about all the inequalities that exisit in the industry but how best can I turn my negatives into positives and move forwards with  confidence and feel more in control and believe in my abilities.

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Complete List of 100 CV Skills [For Any Job or Industry]

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Complete List of 100 CV Skills [For Any Job or Industry]

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Complete List of 100 Resume Skills [For Any Job or Industry]

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Is there a MASSIVE list of skills so we can just go through or tick them (we might not think of skills but is easier to say yes/no to a listed skill)

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Is there a MASSIVE list of skills so we can just go through or tick them (we might not think of skills but is easier to say yes/no to a listed skill)

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THE MILLION-COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER - BASED ON THE LIFE-CHANGING TED TALK!

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT START WITH WHY:

'It's amazing how a book can change the course of your life, and this book did that' Reader Review

'Imagine the Ted Talk expanded to 2 hours long, with more depth, intrigue and examples' Reader Review

'What he does brilliantly is demonstrate his own why - to inspire others - throughout' Reader Review

'Wow. Wow. Wow. I cannot rate this book highly enough to take a different, positive approach to life and work' Reader Review

Discover your purpose with one simple question: why?

Why are some people more inventive, pioneering and successful than others?
And why are they able to repeat their success again and again?

Because it doesn't matter what you do, it matters WHY you do it.

Those who have had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate in the same way - and it's the opposite to most. In Start with Why, Simon Sinek uncovers the fundamental secret of their success - understanding their WHY - to help you find your own.

How you lead, inspire, live, it all starts with why.

*****

'This book is so impactful, I consider it required reading' Tony Robbins, bestselling author of Awaken The Giant Within

'One of the most useful and powerful books I have read in years' William Ury, co-author of Getting to Yes

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THE MILLION-COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER - BASED ON THE LIFE-CHANGING TED TALK!WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT START WITH WHY:'It's amazing how a book can change the course of your life, and this book did that' Reader Review'Imagine the Ted Talk expanded to 2 hours long, with more depth, intrigue and examples' Reader Review'What he does brilliantly is demonstrate his own why - to inspire others - throughout' Reader Review'Wow.

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Hello Pamella,
Thank you so much for the session yesterday, it was very enlightening. I particularly loved the questionnaire about whether we are ready to make the career switch.
I hoped the workshop will give me the inspiration and impetus to pick up the career switch process, and instead I came away from the session yesterday with this dialogue running through my head: ‘well, it’s alright for Pamella to succeed, she’s so full of energy, sparkly, a people person - I’m not like that, it won’t work for me.’
Having listened to you talk about fear, I realised that this may be what I have

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Finding mentors in our industries is so hard for a mid-life career changer.

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Finding mentors in our industries is so hard for a mid-life career changer.

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I think it is really interesting to check in with your own cycle and how you are feeling prior to making big decisions or strategies. 

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I think it is really interesting to check in with your own cycle and how you are feeling prior to making big decisions or strategies. 

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I work in the camera department and I would like to develop my work as a producer director in documentary.

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In addition to the comment already posted about being in control of where you work, for me on a personal level it also meant working out how to make a career and a living from using my skills, talents & creativity.

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Hi, I was asked to share: Many of us in BECTU are freelancers, we don't have the leverage of a company behind us.

Especially in the production world, where people tend to hire their friends rather than strangers. What strategies would you recommend for those without the necessary contacts and leverage?

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I fear that my frustration at the industry (culture, format,Netflix etc) and fear of not having worked for 18 months whilst caring for my mum is skewing my sights...changing seems like an easier solution than trying to remedy what seems un-surmountable? the industry is making less meaningful work for Tv platforms, and this makes for added difficulty in terms if finding meaning in what I do..

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I fear that my frustration at the industry (culture, format,Netflix etc) and fear of not having worked for 18 months whilst caring for my mum is skewing my sights...changing seems like an easier solution than trying to remedy what seems un-surmountable? the industry is making less meaningful work for Tv platforms, and this makes for added difficulty in terms if finding meaning in what I do..

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I work in the camera department in film and HETV and I want to develop my work as a producer director in documentary.

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I switched from costume in theatre to costume in film/TV during the pandemic and most of my work in 2021 was film/TV but I still don't feel like I understand the career trajectory as well as I did when I worked in theatre. 

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I switched from costume in theatre to costume in film/TV during the pandemic and most of my work in 2021 was film/TV but I still don't feel like I understand the career trajectory as well as I did when I worked in theatre. 

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I'd like to move from working as a film curator/programmer and to a film/HETV producer

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Being in control and choosing where you work, on what terms  and not feeling restricted by life, yourself or economics.

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Being in control and choosing where you work, on what terms  and not feeling restricted by life, yourself or economics.

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Session 1 -The Career Switch Tolerance Questionnaire in the Exercise Files will help you determine how ready you are to make a major career change.

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There is only one BOSS in your Life and that's YOU!

Not the manager you report into...

The MD of the company you work for..

The CEO of the company you work for...

If we treated our lives like a business I wonder how much happier we would be?

We often give so much power and mind-time to our jobs and careers that we then leave very little in the pot left for our personal lives.

Say if we:

Scheduled meetings in our dairy for ourselves. To discuss how we are feeling, what we are working on in our lives and what's next.

Book in a monthly, quarterly and yearly performance review into our calendars, journaling our achievements our challenges and what makes us feel good

Budget our expenses and ensure we are allocating funds for our wellbeing first. Pots for retreats, learning, dining out, self exploration etc.

Invest in our inner selves with consultations with our friends, family, therapist and career / wellbeing coaches.

It's so important and critical to understand what we WANT before we create habits on what to DO! As a career coach my job is to empower and champion the women I work with and ensure we have a foundation of self-care before we embark on the career and titles. The self-care will inform the habits, actions and goals and build the confidence to negotiate and navigate the working system on your terms.

So now that you have promoted yourself to being the BOSS, create a strategy for the Business of You, Scheduled your wellbeing plan and we can now begin on the Business of Freelance!
As a freelancer, while doing great work is important, it isn't enough. You've also got to focus on building your business. Below a few essential points to consider as you embark on your freelance journey: Create a Budget
A staple in understanding how much you'd like to make as you start out on your journey.

Understanding your financial position is the one greatest healers for wellbeing in the business world. But understanding what your expenses are and your reason for making money will set you on a path of enjoyment as you concentrate on the things that fulfil your passions in life.

I began my freelance journey 20 years ago and used to pen my budget onto a pukka pad, then evolved to spreadsheets and now I use online software. We often get a job based on its prestige because it's the route my parents wanted for me etc. Well how about we unlearn everything we've been "taught" about work and life and actually choose a lifestyle aligned to our soul's purpose. Do you know how much money you need to cover expenses? This can help and inform how you manage your business time and next steps.
Manage Your Time
It's subjective depending on what calendar solar system you choose to align with. I advise my clients to work on their internal time clock and mute the digital time!

Ultimately managing time is down to priority. Prioritize around your goals. What do you need to do to make progress on those goals. Say your biggest goal is to earn £150,000 this year.

Choose the top 3 things to prioritize to accomplish this goal:

-Source 20 new clients

-Sales funnels

-Revamp website

Then apply across quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily tasks

How to price for your Services
I work remotely often with subcontractors based worldwide. My biggest gripe is working with anyone who prices their services based on time! Clock watching was manufactured for the industrial revolution!

Most frequent freelancers charge for their service based on the number of hours they work on a project. This limits your earnings - to earn more income you will need to earn more hours and there's a limit to how many hours you can work!

Choose value-based pricing:

Why do they need you?

Why do they need your service?

How much is it worth?

How to quantify need?
For more details on how to manage your freelance business join my course Boss Your Life: The Business of Freelance with BECTU Jan 2022!

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