Here's our step-by-step guide for freelancers if a client doesn't pay. www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

Hey everyone, meet Jack 👋

Your workflow should also act as an insurance policy. It starts with client due diligence. Is this a good client to work with or are there red flags? Statement of work. Is everyone on the same page about what work is to be done? These are just a few suggestions to ensure your projects run better.

Some freelancers think insurance is pointless because their fees are small. If charging £500, they believe they don’t stand much to lose financially if it goes wrong. Our claims data shows the value of a claim is rarely relevant to the fees you receive for your work. withjack.co.uk/project-fees...

Next up in my interview series "9 Questions For..." is the founder of @withjack.bsky.social Ashley Baxter (@ashley-baxter.bsky.social). As I always say, "The questions might be the same, but the insights certainly aren't!" Read here: keirwhitaker.com/blog/9-quest...

Not all projects go to plan, and if it’s a fixed term contract without any termination rights then you can find yourself stuck. This can be a stressful situation for freelancers! How do you politely and correctly terminate a contract? withjack.co.uk/how-to-get-o...

Clients ghosting doesn't mean you can't get paid. We can figure out next steps. This may be: * credit control * debt recovery through your legal expenses insurance * small claims court With this customer we used a combination of these methods which resulted in 82% of their invoice being paid.

Hey everyone, meet Jason 👋

What a fun day @middlesbroughfe.co.uk yesterday. We were the lanyard sponsor. Really enjoyed the lunchtime tour of the Riverside Stadium.

Not all projects or client relationships go to plan, and if it’s a fixed term contract without any termination rights then you can find yourself stuck. How do you correctly terminate a contract? withjack.co.uk/how-to-get-o...

"I want to avoid anything legal". If that sounds like you then mediation may be a better solution.

Freelancers, want to improve your chance of getting paid from an elusive client? Then avoid these 3 things when chasing late payments. withjack.co.uk/avoid-these-...

Is your equipment covered when left in your car? Yes, but there are caveats so read on to ensure your kit is covered when left unattended in your vehicle. withjack.co.uk/is-kit-cover...

39 days to go! ⌛ The auditorium is filling up, so don't leave it too late. The final regular speaker will be announced this week 👀, then it's just the lightning talks and the schedule is complete! 👉 Check out what we have planned so far and secure your tickets: pixelpioneers.co/events/brist...

Hi everyone, meet Rebecca Broad 👋

Here’s a quick recap of the last month at With Jack, taking a look at some of our claims and what we’ve been up to. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zgE...

Case study 🚨 How insurance helped this digital marketer who was accused of copyright infringement. withjack.co.uk/how-insuranc...

Hey everyone, meet Ross Walker 👋

We've just published a deep dive into why photographers and filmmakers should get insured. This includes: • what products you should consider • common claims (and what they cost) • real stories of With Jack customers using their insurance withjack.co.uk/insurance-ph...

Biiiig walkthrough of how you can use credit check reports to spot red flags with clients, therefore hopefully avoiding any payment issues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAMM...

This customer couldn’t believe how quickly their claim was sorted. Some tips for getting yours paid quickly: - have proof of purchase - if accidental damage get a repair estimate - provide your policy ref + phone number to verify your details quicker - for theft claims have a crime reference number

Hey everyone, meet Leah Lockhart 👋

Here’s a quick recap of the last month at With Jack, taking a look at some of our claims and what we’ve been up to. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKwL...

"It felt like clients had 24 hour access to me". Enjoyed the part of this episode where Chris talks about introducing boundaries after being burnt out. Dropping to a 4 day work week and telling clients to contact him only via email. open.spotify.com/episode/66Sq...

Contents insurance is our most used product when it comes to making claims. Here’s how to ensure your claim is handled smoothly even if you don’t have receipts for your kit. withjack.co.uk/insuring-equ...

Did you know there's a formal late payment process to follow? 👀

Hey everyone, meet @sandstonecastles.bsky.social 👋

Many freelancers buy kit second hand. Or maybe you’ve lost receipts after moving house or migrating to a new computer. This means you don’t have proof of purchase, which is typically a requirement for having your insurance claim paid out. Can you still insure your kit? withjack.co.uk/insuring-equ...

Tickets are on sale for Front End North, but there's also a call for proposals if you have a talk you'd like to give. frontendnorth.com

The Leapers study highlighted that 45% of freelancers feel their mental health declined in 2024. There is help out there. Let’s talk about what support is available to make freelancing a little bit easier. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBvY...

Contents insurance is our most used product when it comes to claims, which isn’t surprising given how reliant freelancers are on their kit. We can help with accidental damage, loss and theft.

Hey everyone, meet Alex at Bamb 👋

Heads up for those who have legal expenses insurance with us, as of last month a consultancy agreement has been added to the legal document dashboard. This is a contract for services between an independent contractor and a client.

Here’s a policy feature I think every photographer should know about. Damaged hard drive? Corrupt SD card? The insurer can pay a data recovery company to restore data. This is one of our most used features. These contents claims can be several thousand pounds, making this one of my fave features!

When it comes to client conflicts, payment issues or contract disputes, most freelancers want to avoid full-blown legal action. Dispute resolution is the process of resolving problems without having to go to court. withjack.co.uk/the-lowdown-...

New sponsor! We're delighted to welcome @withjack.bsky.social on board for Pixel Pioneers Bristol 2025. Many thanks to @ashley-baxter.bsky.social for the support! 🙏 If you're a freelance developer or designer in the UK, we highly recommend the business insurance provided by withjack.co.uk:

Hey everyone, meet Timothy Hunt 👋

This reminder hangs in our office. Good work isn't cheap. Cheap work isn't good. Don't undervalue yourself—and don't work with clients who try to get you to undervalue yourself.

After reading this, we've published mental health support available to freelancers who are With Jack customers. withjack.co.uk/mental-healt...

Currently reading: 'Mental health in freelancing during 2024' www.leapers.co/research/2024/ With many freelancers seeing a decline in their mental health, please make use of the confidential counselling helpline available through your legal expenses insurance.

It’s a good idea to do due diligence when onboarding clients. This can include checking your client’s credit report to spot red flags that may develop into payment issues. But what exactly should you be looking for? withjack.co.uk/what-to-look...

There’s 2 weeks left of the year—can we make them count? Not by working harder but by leaning into some downtime. This period is synonymous with reflection. Here are some things to reflect on so freelancers can get 2025 off to a good start! withjack.co.uk/the-annual-r...