The 12 days of considering freelancing
Thinking about going freelance in the new year? Let's ask a question each day of the advent, to help you understand if freelancing might be right for you.
Back to work
Getting back on track after some time off can seem like really hard work - here are some of our top tips to get back into the swing of things when you're self-employed.
Community Matters - Why finding communities as a freelancer really matters, and how to go about finding and engaging with fellow freelanceers
Building your own support network is critical - and being part of freelancing communities plays a big part in this.
Contracts - the friend you never knew you needed.
Too many freelancers work without contracts in place - and it leaves both you and your client open to risk. We introduce what concepts are, why they're important, and what you should consider including in them.
Dealing with bereavement as a freelancer
Whilst no-one wants to plan for such an event, dealing with bereavement is something which can affect all of us.
Late Payments - your rights as a freelancer, dealing with late payments, and how to avoid them.
Almost 50% of all SME invoices are paid late - leading to cash flow issues, wasted time chasing, and a blow to your confidence. What can be done to improve things?
Too solo? - Dealing with Loneliness when Freelancing
Isolation and loneliness can affect freelancers, but working for yourself doesn't have to mean working by yourself.
Quiet Times - Coping with when you're not working for extended periods
Freelancing is rarely consistent in terms of workload, but when you have extended periods of time where there is less work flowing your way, what can you do about it?
How to take a festive break as a freelancer
Taking time off as a freelance can be challenging - here are our tips on how to break up for the holidays.
Mythbusting - Debunking (or confirming) some of the common perceptions about freelancing.
There are lots of perceptions about freelancing - some good, some bad, many false. We help you unpick the truth from the stories.
Payment on account - Paying in advance for income tax.
Payment on account surprises many freelancers, and it can be a painful cost you weren't expecting.
Self Assessment - What is it, when do you need to register, how to complete it and how to find support
Our one page overview on what self-assessment is, how to register, how and when to complete your tax return, and where to find support.
Sole-trader or limited company - Understanding the differences, and choosing your approach.
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.
Taking time off when freelancing
Time off from your business when freelancing can be a challenge, but there are ways to put things in place to help you cope.
What is mental health? - Understanding what mental health is, and understanding mental health at work for freelancers.
Understanding what mental health is, and understanding mental health at work for freelancers.