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

As a freelancer, one of your aims should be to increase the value, and therefore price, of your services. This will help you build and grow your business into something that functions with more stability and potential. Read More

You may have been hearing that a lot of people now have side gigs that they keep on the side of their day job. Read More

Getting paid on time is unfortunately never a guarantee for freelancers. Sometimes clients forget or regard freelancers as not a priority when it comes to their list of people to pay. Read More

When I was born, my father had been a self-employed taxi-driver for some time. Read More

Working out your fee can be an awkward process, you’re never sure if you’re setting it too low or high and there are no real guidelines to help you. Read More

Freelancing isn’t for everyone. For some people, the upsides are completely outweighed by the downsides: the uncertainty, the selling of their talents, the paperwork, the dreaded tax return Read More

Pensions are often last on the list of things for freelancers to pay attention to. In the beginning, you’re more concerned with getting clients and making your business sustainable. Read More

In an ideal world, clients will take a look at your work, love it and shower you with high rates. However, there’s going to be a time when you come across a client who you disagree with for whatever reason. Read More