We’ve spoken before about the many benefits of freelancing. Controlling your own time, being your own boss, and the flexibility and variety it brings to your life – just to name a few. If the current climate has taught us anything though, it’s that life as a freelancer certainly isn’t all plain sailing. Read More
LinkedIn can be a gold mine for freelancers, with a wealth of business owners, marketing agencies and individuals all looking to hire freelancers. Before jumping in and firing off requests to connect, we go over the mistakes that we see on a regular basis. Read More
Running a freelance business is no easy feat, and doing it solo can often feel ten times harder. If you’re running your business solo, you need tools which:
- Save you time.
- Are easy to learn and use.
- Make running your business simpler.
We’ve put together some of the best free tools out there to help you manage your business in all areas.
When you work as a freelancer it’s important to protect your interests by putting an agreement or formal contract in place. Freelancer agreements make the scope of a project clear to everyone, manage expectations, and confirm the costs. Read More
As if the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic isn’t enough to contend with, professionals must now also ramp up defences against a rise in COVID-themed phishing and cyber attacks. Read More
Chasing late payments is a real pain, and a frustrating drain on your time and energy. That said, it’s crucial for protecting cash flow and keeping your business operating. Read More
Data from a Simply Business survey reveals over 40% of freelancers have done work for free. That’s a significant number of freelancers providing time and expertise for no payment. Read More
After a difficult year for most people, many freelancers are looking for ways to support their income over the holiday period.
Taking parental leave as a freelancer is quite a different experience than doing so while employed. The rules about leave and pay are slightly different. Read More
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a government initiative to generate a fully digital, paperless tax system. Initially introduced for VAT-paying businesses, it will soon extend to taxpayers using Self Assessment – which inevitably affects freelancers!
