Thinking about starting a freelance business, or started one recently? Get tips on how to manage your clients and keep your business running smoothly.

Lunch and Learn: How to start a freelance business

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Starting a freelance business can be a great opportunity to work on projects that you are passionate about and to manage your own time.  

But working for yourself also means finding your own clients, staying organised and working productively – all while being responsible for your own business.  

If you're thinking about starting a freelance business, or you've recently made the switch, watch Steve Folland, host of the 

 podcast, and Andy Wilson, director of Dropbox UK, share tips on managing clients and keeping your freelance business running smoothly. 

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Starting a freelance business is a great opportunity to work on projects you're passionate about. 

I&apos;m a <a href=&apos;https://danmartinuk.com/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>freelance content creator and event host</a> who helps small businesses and the organisations that support them. I&apos;m also Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol.
I have 20 years of experience as a small business journalist having interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from famous names like Sir Richard Branson and Deborah Meaden to the founders behind brand new start-ups.
I&apos;ve worked for a range of leading small business publications and support groups, most recently as head of content at Enterprise Nation where I was responsible for the prolific output of content on the company&apos;s blog and social media. I now freelance for Enterprise Nation as the website&apos;s <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/business-news&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>news reporter</a> and as the host of the <a href=&apos;https://www.enterprisenation.com/podcast&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Small Business sessions podcast</a>.
I&apos;m based in Bristol where I run and host regular events with the local small business community in my role as Enterprise Nation&apos;s Local Leader for Bristol. I also have strong connections with other major business organisations in the south west region.
In total, I&apos;ve hosted over 100 events including conferences with an audience of hundreds for international brands like Xero and Facebook and live web chats from inside 10 Downing Street.
With my partner, I co-run <a href=&apos;https://www.lifestyledistrict.co.uk/&apos; target=&apos;_self&apos;>Lifestyle District</a>, a lifestyle blog focused on culture, art, theatre and photography.

Freelance content creator & event host

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I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit. I’ve been an angel investor to many where il exchange the use of my skill sets towards their businesses over income and watched many flourish. I’ve always enjoyed growth through the bootstrapping methods and being as resourceful as possible. My greatest interest from my studying in business innovation and entrepreneurship management was social capital, system networks and policies. They are vital indeed.

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This group is for those who are thinking about getting into business independently.

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I&apos;m Emily, owner of the brand &apos;Storklings&apos; (space themed toys!), for more than 10 years selling, and building on ecommerice platforms. My main area of expertise is teaching other product business owners how to leverage Amazon, to become a major income stream.

Amazon expert business owner and coach

Emily Johnson

I'm Emily, owner of the brand 'Storklings' (space themed toys!), for more than 10 years selling, and building on ecommerce platforms. My main area of expertise is teaching other product business owners how to leverage Amazon, to become a major income stream.

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