According to fresh research from payments provider Worldpay, the number of self-employed young people has doubled since 2001. In fact, 30% of millennials now aspire to be their own boss. Read More
Amazon and Enterprise Nation have announced a new initiative to help small businesses thrive online and instore. Read More
If you’re self-employed or run a small business, any time is a good time to get a tax accountant. But now is a great time. Read More
Freelancers who often work from home are often urged to get out of the house and work elsewhere. A change of scenery can do a lot of good, is the usual argument.
A popular alternative to home working is the café, but is it really that beneficial? Read More
If you work freelance, there are some things which just seem to come up all the time. People make assumptions about what it is that you spend all day doing, not to mention all the things you are doing that you probably shouldn’t be. Read More
Unsurprisingly, a recent report reveals that the gender pay gap doesn’t go away, even in the freelance sector. Read More
Freelancing sounds enticing. Working for yourself; not having a boss to, well, boss you around; throwing over the 9-5 for the 8-4, 10-6 or whatever suits you; losing the commute; deciding how much you’re worth rather than having that dictated to you… Read More
Freelancers are required to be very adaptable, self-motivated, and organised. It’s just the nature of the job. When you’re working for (and by) yourself a lot rests on your ability to stay motivated, and to be fluid about it. Read More
Working in pyjamas. Peace and quiet. Long lunches. No stress. Plenty of time for long, bracing walks and gym sessions. Working in front of this week’s Game of Thrones… Read More
A new venture, UnderPinned, is aiming to provide everything creative freelancers need in one place. Read More
