The HomeWorkingClub Podcast

Is it time to get back to the office?

In this episode we talk about the growing pressure for employees to return to the office. Alex and I discuss whether the pandemic is truly over, and how we feel employers and employees should handle the current situation. Click here for full show notes and a written transcript. [https://www.homeworkingclub.com/is-it-time-to-get-back-to-the-office/] Included in this podcast: * Is the pandemic over? (0:28) * Pressure to go back to the office (3:10) * What constitutes good behaviour from an employer? (10:29) * How can employers make their employees feel safe? (15:46) * What who want to continue working from home do? (19:28) * Recap (27:15) Supplementary Links and Information * How to ask your boss to let you work from home [https://www.homeworkingclub.com/how-to-ask-to-work-from-home/]. * If you are interested in learning more about keeping safe and staying sane as lockdowns ease, you might want to check out this article from TinyLittleChanges. [https://www.tinylittlechanges.com/lockdown-easing]

An Interview with Lyn McNamee, Freelance Writer

The HomeWorkingClub podcast is back! Today, we have an insightful and inspiring interview with a HWC success story. After following advice provided on HomeWorkingClub, my interviewee, a teacher-by-trade, has built a whole fresh career in freelance writing. Lyn now has more work than she can handle, and only takes on gigs she knows she will enjoy. Who wouldn't want to be in that position! Hear how Lyn got started, and her advice for new freelancers. Listeners who would like to follow in Lyn's footsteps can grab a 20% discount on my Freelance Kickstarter Course by signing up here using code PODCAST [https://freelancekickstarter.teachable.com] (offer valid until 31st July 2021). For show notes and a full transcription, click here [https://www.homeworkingclub.com/success-story/]. Included in this podcast: * Introductions (0:20) * How Lyn got started in freelance writing (2:02) * The positives of the freelance lifestyle (7:22) * The negatives of freelancing (10:06) * Lyn's advice for new freelancers (15:47) * Lyn's experience of the Freelance Kickstarter course (18:29)

The 7 Types of Client you Meet as a Freelancer

All freelancers soon discover that there are many different types of clients - and they are FAR from equal! In this fun podcast episode of the podcast, we examine several different client types and provide tactics to help you deal with them. If you're already a freelancer you're sure to recognise these. If you're new to freelancing, you really should learn about them! Included in this podcast: * "The Gem" (2:15) * "Mr Flash" (6:27) * "The Minimal Communicator" (10:53) * "The Penny Pincher" (13:53) * "The Realist" (20:16) * "The Micromanager" (23:31) * "The Late Payer" (28:15) * Tactics to help avoid late payment (30:15) For show notes and a complete transcription, click here. Supplementary Links and Information * How to chase late invoices - with templates [https://www.homeworkingclub.com/warning-letter-for-outstanding-payment/].

Interview with Lisette Sutherland, Collaboration Superpowers

Alex talks to Lisette Sutherland of Collaboration Superpowers, a firm that delivers workshops for teams to help them work effectively remotely. Subjects include how to best set up your home office, and the future of the working world. You can find a full transcription and show notes here [https://www.homeworkingclub.com/lisette-sutherland/]. Included in this podcast: * Collaboration Superpowers (0:58) * Building your home working environment (4:05) * Remote workshops (8:18) * Life in "2D" (12:20) * Themes in collaborative working (14:41) * The future of work (19:40) * Team agreements (26:19) Supplementary Links and Information * Find Collaboration Superpowers here [https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/]. * The Collaboration Superpowers podcast [https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/podcasts/].

5 Things to Think About Before Starting a Blog

In today's episode we discuss blogging - a very popular subject that many people have questions about. "Getting a website" is NOT the first thing you should do. There are several other factors you should carefully consider before that. In this podcast we explore them in detail. There's an expanded version of this podcast exclusively available to my blogging group on Patreon - you can find out about it and join here [http://www.patreon.com/homeworkingclub]. Included in this podcast: * Deciding if you're committed enough (2:00) * Learning what's really involved (4:34) * Checking out the competition (9:46) * Being ready to spend some money (13:22) * Deciding on your niche (15:57) * A quick introduction to our Patreon group (18:23) * Recap (19:49) For a full transcript and show notes, click here [https://www.homeworkingclub.com/starting-a-blog/]. Supplementary Links and Information * Our Patreon blogging group [http://www.patreon.com/homeworkingclub]. * Help on choosing your niche [https://www.writeblogearn.com/best-niche-for-blogging/]. * How to create a profitable blog [https://www.homeworkingclub.com/blogging-tips-for-beginners/].