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

Many people seem to dismiss OneNote and have the mistaken impression it’s little more than a glorified notepad tool. Read More

As of April 6th 2019 the law entitles freelancers and those operating within the gig economy to receive payslips from businesses they work with. Read More