Freelancer in Focus
MARK/EAM Consulting
How have you found working freelance? What are the highs and lows, the frustrations and bonuses?
Like any job there are frustrations, but there are also some great rewards. I started freelancing because of having to care for my terminally ill Father – having the flexibility of working around my commitments was a huge advantage. I continued freelancing after my Father died, and overall it has been one of the most rewarding times of my professional life.
How have you found working freelance? What are the highs and lows, the frustrations and bonuses?
Like any job there are frustrations, but there are also some great rewards. I started freelancing because of having to care for my terminally ill Father – having the flexibility of working around my commitments was a huge advantage. I continued freelancing after my Father died, and overall it has been one of the most rewarding times of my professional life.
What are the biggest challenges for you in 2011?
Other than the usual day-to-day problems any business faces, my biggest challenge next year is probably maintaining and developing my overseas client base: although most of my authoring clients are UK based, my maintenance consultancy clients are all outside the UK. Servicing overseas markets can be very time consuming and challenging, but ultimately very worthwhile.
Has Freelancers In The UK helped you? We’d like to think so, but how?
Not directly (as yet), but I think the site certainly helps raise your profile and makes you more visible to prospective clients. I would certainly hope to see some business being generated as a result of the site in the coming months.
There's no escaping the obvious question... what would you like most for Christmas?
Not directly (as yet), but I think the site certainly helps raise your profile and makes you more visible to prospective clients. I would certainly hope to see some business being generated as a result of the site in the coming months.
There's no escaping the obvious question... what would you like most for Christmas?
Other than some peace and quiet? Nothing too much really, probably a new copy of ‘Lord of the Rings’ as mine has just about fallen apart!
Finally, what's your favourite film or book?
There are so many books and films that I like, it is very difficult to pick a favourite! I would say that my favourite book would be ‘The Silmarillion’ by J.R.R Tolkien; my favourite film would be either ‘Brief Encounter’ or ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’. Finally, what's your favourite film or book?
See Mark's profile at http://www.freelancersintheuk.co.uk/eam-consulting-i2071.html
