Pensions, not the most exciting topic, right? They’re no one’s favourite topic of conversation and belong in that group of other financial concerns like mortgages, interest rates and insurance that people would rather just ignore. Sadly these things are unlikely to go away and are necessary evils. Read More
Last week, Wednesday 18th May, the Queen’s speech set out the government’s agenda for the year. Read More
What is a scope creep?
A scope creep is a client who wants just that little bit extra work done for them, without paying for it. It might be an extra hour of your time, another 200 words or something bigger. Read More
First of all, you need to accept the competition. More and more people are going freelance these days so there’s a good chance that there are several competitors offering similar services to you. Read More
Most people who freelance full time started off doing it on the side. Using nights and weekends to grow their business Read More
The dreaded question of how much to charge clients can be a source of worry and a barrier to business growth for many freelancers. Read More
For many people the word ‘freelance’ has been synonymous with the words ‘unemployed’, ‘casual’ or ‘just a hobby’. Read More
This could be one of the most exciting or terrifying times in your business. It’s probably a bit of both. You’ve decided to go freelance despite all the worry and the warnings. Now you’ve got to decide what to call yourself. Read More
Decided to go freelance? Or just interested in learning more before you take the plunge? Whatever work you plan to be doing as a freelancer, social media should be an important part of your marketing plan. Read More
The new tax year brought good news for the self-employed in the form of pension changes. From 6th or April, freelancers and the self-employed are now able to enjoy a boost in their state pension. Read More
