The life of a freelancer might seem fairly easy at times. You get to take charge of your own time, curate a roster of clients you’re truly passionate about working with, and maybe even drink beer at your desk on a Friday lunchtime if the mood takes you.
Freelancing is an increasingly international world, and therefore increasingly competitive. Read More
Ah self-employment. Flexibility, no annoying colleagues, no commute, no stuffy office. Lovely. According to recent statistics, there are almost 2.2 million freelancers in the UK. This has increased dramatically over the last decade, with COVID seeing freelancing from home soar. If you’re one of the thousands of people who suffer with a mental health condition, this set up can work really well. Read More
One of the most wonderful benefits that comes with a freelance career, is the chance to spread your professional wings. Not just in terms of the projects that you take on, either. The flexibility of freelancing allows you to get stuck in around the world – even without leaving the comfort of your own home. Read More
More often than not, the freelancer is the one being outsourced to. A business will recruit the expertise of a freelance professional on a project-by-project basis, to supplement their in-house teams or plug a skills-gap the business might have. Read More
As with most things involving your business finances, this question doesn’t have a simple yes or no. For freelancers, business rates are a common point of confusion. Many freelance workers operate their business from their own homes, so it’s not surprising that you might be!
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Maybe you’re new to the world of freelance. Perhaps you’ve been freelancing for quite some time now. Either way, writing pitches and proposals might not be what you deal with on a day-to-day basis.
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It’s a common misconception that tax rebates are something that always happen automatically. Taxpayers sit waiting for their refunds to drop into their accounts and are understandably outraged when they don’t.
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IR35 is on every freelancer’s radar right now as the freelance workforce tries to make sense of the legislation. If you’re baffled by all things IR35 and how it applies to you, fear not. You’re not alone.
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The life of a freelancer comes with many benefits. Being able to choose where and when you work, the diversity of projects you’re involved in, the freedom to select which clients you do (and don’t) work with, and beyond.
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