Steve Folland chats to Brand and Web Designer Liz Elcoate. How she went from pension advisor to banking on a freelance career for her future. It's not enough to be a passionate freelancer, you need to be a business person and this episode includes cracking thoughts on: payments, contracts, commanding respect and finding a niche. This conversation also touches upon mental health issues: if this resonates with you, please do check out the 'useful links' at the bottom of these Show Notes. Liz co-hosts The Freelance Web podcast - it's great, so check it out!

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Here’s some of the key takeaway points:

More from Liz

Liz on Twitter

Liz's site

The Freelance Web Podcast

Useful Links

Behance

How to Kill Your Business: 30 Day Payment Terms

Andy Clarke's Contract Killer

Sean Johnson's T&C's

Everything from Geek Mental Help Week including resources

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