Category Archives: Freelancers

The Coronavirus Diaries 2: Living Well In The Lockdown, 20th April 2020

Posted on April 20, 2020 by joannemilesconsulting

In the UK we have now been in lockdown for nearly a month and I have begun to find a new way of life and started to notice aspects of it that help me stay well. This blog is a … Continue reading →

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Want to set yourself up as a freelancer in education? Blog posts on how to make it happen

Posted on March 19, 2017 by joannemilesconsulting

I worked in colleges and schools for twenty years and now I work for myself as a sole trader, managing the business side of being a freelancer and also the training/consultancy/coaching delivery into schools and colleges. It is a challenging, … Continue reading →

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The great things about being a freelancer

Posted on February 2, 2017 by joannemilesconsulting

I have been a freelance trainer, consultant and coach in education for the last five years and think there are many great things about this way of working, once you have gone through that stressful period of setting up your … Continue reading →

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Starting up your freelance business

Posted on April 12, 2016 by joannemilesconsulting

I have been out on my own in business for about eight years now as a freelance trainer, consultant and coach in the Further Education sector of the UK and the sole trader life is an addictive blend of excitement, … Continue reading →

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Developing a social media presence: the journey of a freelance consultant and coach

Posted on April 17, 2015 by joannemilesconsulting

I have been a freelance trainer, consultant and coach in the post 16 education sector for the last three years and have been edging into the world of social media. Here are some reflections on that journey, in case they are … Continue reading →

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Have you tried the in class flip yet? Article and video clip

Posted on July 16, 2014 by joannemilesconsulting

The article http://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipped-classroom-in-class-version-jennifer-gonzalez The video clip    

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Tips for Freelancers: Surviving Business Travel

Posted on October 3, 2013 by joannemilesconsulting

Overnight stays in hotels can initially seem glamorous, but after a whirl of nights away from home, they can become tedious, exhausting and even uncomfortable….. just what IS that low humming noise you can often hear ALL NIGHT?? So, what … Continue reading →

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