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Flightplan: Task
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Onboarding and establishing ways of working
Get your project off to a good start by establishing your ways of working with your client, and gathering questions that you need answered in order to get started.
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How do you keep your motivation and accountability levels up when working solo?
Working solo can be challenging and finding the energy to keep going or knowing where to focus can be tough.
FAQ
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What do I need to include on my invoice?
A pragmatic list of what UK law requires on an invoice, plus the common mistakes that cause invoices to be held up.
News & Updates
Kings Speech and Late Payments
Today's Kings speech confirms the government's plans to tackle late payments, new powers for the Small Business Commissioner, and stronger penalties for poor payers. A good day for freelancers.
Stories
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How contracts saved me from payment issues when freelancing
Lucy is a freelance content writer and copywriter shares her experience of where contracts saved her from a client who was trying not to pay
Wish I'd Known
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that fiverr scams are a risk
Fiverr is a popular platform for freelancers, but it's also a target for scammers. Here's how to spot and avoid them when freelancing.
Glossary
FSCS protection
FSCS protection
FSCS protects customers of financial services firms that have failed, to help keep your business funds safe.
Guides
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Sole-trader or limited company
There are multiple ways of starting a business in the UK. Most will opt for being a sole-trader, but understand the differences before you make a decision.

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