Author: Kara Copple

As a freelancer, it can be hard to keep track of your finances. With lots of new clients (and likely many different payment structures and methods), you may struggle to keep track of how much money you have earned, which clients need to pay, and when their invoices are due. With this in mind, bookkeeping is an essential skill to grapple with when you start as a freelancer, as it will make your life much easier in the long run. So, what do you need to know and implement when it comes to bookkeeping? Here are three things you’ll need…

Freelancing is often seen as the ideal setup for parents – flexible hours, no commute, and more control over your schedule. But juggling work and childcare under the same roof comes with its own challenges. The key is working smarter, not harder. Here are five practical tips to help freelancing parents stay productive without burning out. Good work comes in small packages Many years ago, a time-management thread introduced me to American time-and-house-management guru, Flylady. While many of her ideas didn’t appeal, her mantra of “You can do anything for 15 minutes!” stuck with me. She’s not suggesting you can…

You may have heard a lot about claiming expenses and have a few questions.

Value Added Tax is a sales tax added to the price of certain types of goods and services in the UK. Not all good or services have VAT added onto them or are subject to lower rates, for example children’s clothes.

The New Year is a traditional time for taking stock of the last year and of our lives in general, and to make some resolutions to improve it.

A growth in freelancing and remote working has opened up opportunities around the world. This sounds great, but the downside for freelancers in developed countries is that they can find themselves competing with freelancers for whom a payrate of $5 USD an hour is big bucks.

A new piece of research from Qdos Contractor has revealed that 47% of freelancers say a lack of security is the most challenging part of freelancing or contracting.

Managing your finances and managing your time are key parts of freelancing. Working solo means you’re short on time and freelancing income is not particularly stable at the best of times.

You may not be a Top Gun level pilot, astronaut or rocket scientist, but there may still be something you can do for NASA. Like folding paper.

Numbers are important if you’re a freelancer. I’m not talking about the number of clients you have or the amount you earn in a month (although they’re pretty darn important).