Successful freelancing requires a whole set of personal attributes, including flexibility, business sense, confidence, organisational skills and motivation. Read More


As a freelancer, you may find that some of the clients you work with have never had experience working with a freelancer before. Read More

Freelancing gives you many freedoms. You can work when and how you want for who you want, providing you’re earning enough to pay the bills. Read More

The government recently revealed some new information about their controversial Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative and how it will affect the UK’s freelancers. Read More

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. Read More


This summer, with its grey, cool, rainy days may not be the best time to be a holidaymaker in the UK. But according to new research by IPSE, it’s also not a great time to be a freelancer. Read More

So you know you need to have a contract to give out to your clients, but where do you start? Writing something as formal as a contract might seem a bit odd for someone freelancing from home. Read More

No, I’m not struggling with my spelling or suggesting you abandon your graphics tablet and buy a wooden stand-up affair unless that’s already your preferred artistic equipment. Read More

Whether you’re freelancing full-time or are doing it on the side, managing finances are going to very much be a part of your life. Read More