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I've money in my business account - where should I put it?

You can put money in a business savings account, so you can earn interest on it

Should I voluntarily register for VAT?

Exploring the pros and cons of voluntarily registering for VAT.

My laptop just died - can I buy a new one via my business?

Accidents happen, things break, new laptops are expensive - can I buy a new laptop via my business?

I've received a letter from the ICO saying I need to register - is this a scam?

When you start a new business, you might receive a letter from the ICO asking you to register with them. Let's learn a bit about who the ICO are and what they do.

How to deal with quiet spells?

The "feast and famine" of freelancing can be hard to deal with, and periods of no work is always challenging.

Why do I keep getting ghosted?

The unfortunate phenomenon of a client you're engaging with suddenly stopping returning your calls.

What should I be including in a post looking for freelancers?

Make sure you're including the bare minimum in posts on LinkedIn looking for freelancers - it saves everyone time!

Do freelancers need professional indemnity insurance?

An introduction to what professional indemnity insurance is, and why its so important for freelancers.

Do freelancers need a business bank account?

A commonly asked question about keeping your finances easy to manage.

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