The Practical Freelancer
Paul DochertyAre you a freelancer? Microbiz? Want to make more, work less? Practical, no-fluff insights on being freelance in the UK—without burnout, bad clients, or tax nightmares. Learn what works (and what doesn’t) from a decade+ of real-world experience.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 54 | Subscribers | Read | pdocherty.substack.com |
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