With the continued rise of AI, it’s understandable that many freelancers are becoming increasingly concerned about losing out on work in both the short and long term. Read More
Picture the scene: you sit down at your desk to finally tackle that all-important piece of work you need to get done, when suddenly the pile of washing in the corner starts calling your name… Read More
The best thing about being a freelancer is that you’re responsible for everything, and the worst thing about being a freelancer is that you’re responsible for everything.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little help every once in a while? That’s where freelance job sites come in. But how do they work exactly? Read More
It can sometimes pay to have as many strings to your freelancing bow as possible in today’s increasingly competitive and technological world, enabling you to diversify when needed.
That’s a nice (and perfectly sensible) idea in theory, but what if it means branching out into areas so varied you end up running multiple freelance businesses, rather than extending your existing service? In which case, how on earth are you supposed to promote all of them at the same time?
It’s a question we regularly encounter, so in this article we share our favourite tips for promoting multiple freelance businesses at once. Read More
This is an age-old debate for freelancers, with the answer not being immediately obvious. You might think it’s better to have as many strings to your bow as possible, but what if someone is looking for specialised knowledge in a particular area? Read More
One of the big attractions of freelancing is the freedom to choose your own schedule, and when and where you work. Sometimes, however, you might find yourself being treated like a regular employee rather than a self-employed contractor.
Not only is this not what you signed up for, but it can actually get you in trouble with HMRC! This is because of legislation called IR35, which was introduced by the government to help tackle the issue of tax avoidance.
What actually is it, though? And how does it affect you if you’re a freelancer? Let’s take a look. Read More
Many freelancers start off keeping their day job and freelancing in their spare time. It can be a good way of finding your feet and trying it out before taking the plunge and going freelance full-time.
However, because of the casual nature of the work, some freelancers are in danger of ignoring the legal implications of working on the side. You might not think your side venture counts as a business but it does, and you have certain responsibilities as a result.
Whether you’re planning on setting up a full blown business or are just thinking of an occasional casual thing alongside your job, the rules are the same and you still need to register as self-employed with HMRC if you plan to make any money from your ventures.
The good news is that it’s fairly easy to do. Read More
As a freelancer, you kind of are your business, and so any negative review is going to feel like a personal attack. This is totally normal, so it’s not unreasonable if your emotions temporarily get the better of you.
That said, while lashing out might feel good in the moment, it won’t help you attract prospective clients in the future.
Reframing a “bad” review is an opportunity to improve and demonstrate your commitment to client satisfaction. To help you out, let’s go through some of the things you can do to make sure you’re dealing with negative reviews in the right way. Read More
The importance of having good bookkeeping software can’t be overstated, and this is especially true if you’re doing everything yourself. Read More
There are numerous benefits to being a freelancer, the most obvious one being increased freedom and flexibility in all areas – from where and when you work, to who you work with and what kinds of projects you choose to work on.
As a freelancer, your destiny is in your own hands, and this is the main reason so many people have made the switch and gone out on their own.
But the road less travelled is often precarious, with freelancing bringing its own set of challenges.
When it comes to securing a mortgage, for example, you may discover that you have your work cut out for you.
Why, though? And what, if anything, can you do about it? Let’s take a look. Read More
