This week’s problem is one that’s particularly pertinent for new-born freelancers, just starting out in the wonderful world of self-employment. That is, the challenge of establishing a portfolio of work and a healthy crop of fantastic testimonials. This, like a lot of start-up teething problems, is a real chicken-and-egg one: you need something to present to potential clients to show them why they should hire you… but you need commissions to build up that evidence in the first place. It’s the kind of thing that really makes you want to bang your head against a brick wall, screaming about the illogical injustices of life. Read More