The working world has changed drastically over the last few years, with the days of job-for-life, 9-5 factory workers long gone. You are more likely to find freelancers working from coffee shops, part-time delivery drivers cycling along the road, or contractors who operate as their own limited company. Read More
The quick answer? No, your employer won’t automatically find out if you’re self-employed. In this day and age, having a side hustle is becoming pretty commonplace. Supplementing a salary with a second (or even third) source of income is a great way to expand your skills offering and of course, bump up your bank balance. It’s a great way to earn some extra cash, grow your network, indulge in your passions and continue to diversify your talents. Read More
The freelancing life can sometimes be a lonely one. If you’re working from a home office or moving around client sites it’s a way of life which does need you to be the one to motivate yourself. Read More
When it comes to sending invoices to your clients and customers, making sure you’ve included all of the necessary information is vital. Not only does this simplify the process on both ends and reduce the risk of any unnecessary complications (such as late payments), it’s also essential for best-practice accounting. Read More
So you have decided to become a freelancer, be your own boss and cut loose from the apron strings of your permanent job. Sadly, starting out isn’t always as easy as ‘relaxed working locations’ and branded coffee. Read More
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
