As a freelancer, working from home is often considered one of the biggest perks of the job and for many, it is. However, not all freelancers love the work-from-home life and benefit from having somewhere else to work from, such as a co-working space. Read More
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Lots of freelancers work from home, often finding it to be cheaper and more convenient than finding workspace elsewhere. Working from home means you don’t need to take on the cost of a separate location, whilst making it simpler to work the hours that suit you in an environment you have control over. Read More
Thinking about becoming self-employed? There are quite a few tax breaks and allowances out there that can really make a difference to your wallet. One of them is the trading allowance. Read More
If you’re new to freelancing and have previously been an employee, getting to grips with the taxes you must pay as a self-employed person can be a headache. Most employees have everything taken care of for them by their employer through Pay as You Earn (PAYE), but self-employed freelancers have to take responsibility for paying their own taxes. Read More
Are you unsure of whether to start your freelancing business as a sole trader or a limited company? Perhaps you are currently operating as a sole trader, and are considering whether it’s still the right structure for where your business is at now? Read More
It might be nice to have a crystal ball sometimes, but until that particular type of tech comes around, there are more practical ways to keep an eye on the financial health of your business. In short, it’s all down to the data that you capture, and what you do with it. Read More
There are a million and one great things about being a freelancer. In fact, it’s one of the most empowering ways to earn a living – but you don’t need us to tell you that, right? Read More
As a freelancer, carrying out the actual work is only half the battle – you’ve got to be able to win the work first. That’s why honing your pitching skills and adapting them to different situations is so important. Sending an email to introduce yourself needs a completely different approach to how you pitch for work on a freelance talent site. Read More
Since the COVID pandemic, working from home has become significantly more commonplace. Read More
Being a business owner isn’t easy and understanding what expenses you can claim is no mean feat either. Add life as a mobile business into the mix, and things can feel even more complicated. Read More
