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5 freelance business ideas you can start this new year

You can freelance whilst having a full-time job, or you can leave behind the restriction of being an employee and going freelance full time. Here are 5 freelance business ideas you can start now that have low start up costs and allow you to work flexibly and remotely.

20 December 2018

5 min

How to manage your finances as a freelancer

Managing your finances as a freelancer and doing it effectively can mean the difference between success and failure. Freelancers will need to be prepared for financial issues as well as being aware of the taxes.

19 December 2018

5 min

How to deal with a heavy workload as a freelancer

Freelancers can have a huge amount of pressure to work continuously because of their irregular income, however, its essential to learn how to deal with a heavy workload as a freelancer. There are multiple ways to do this from taking time out to setting yourself work hours.

18 December 2018

4 min

How to choose the right accountant for your freelance business

If you have decided to go freelance and set up a freelance business, you will need a freelancer accountant. An accountant can be an incredibly important part of your business, helping you deal with your businesses finances and taxes and helping you grow.

17 December 2018

4 min

How do I hire a freelancer?

Are you a business owner looking for extra help? Have you considered hiring a freelancer, which can offer multiple benefits over hiring an employee? If you have decided to hire a freelancer for your business, here is all you need to know.

16 December 2018

4 min

5 most effective money saving tips for freelancers

Freelancers need to extra hands on when it comes to saving money and dealing with freelancer finances. This guide features tips on saving money and they include making a new budget, managing tax, cut expenses, get a business cred card and have budget-friendly meetings.

7 December 2018

3 min

How much can I earn as a freelancer?

Have you considered becoming a freelancer and wondered how much can I earn as a freelancer? Well, there are a variety of elements that play a part in your earning potential. How much you can earn as a freelancer will be determined by your location, industry and experience.

21 November 2018

4 min

Why hiring freelancers is a good idea

Hiring freelancers can be the ultimate solution to your need for employees. Whether you are taking on a new project or are need of an expert, hiring a freelancer may be a better option than taking on an employee.

19 November 2018

3 min

How to start a freelance personal training business from home

Do you take an interest in exercise and enjoy it and are looking to start a business? There this guide will help you on how to start a freelance personal training business from home.

30 October 2018

4 min

Understanding when your business is heading for financial trouble

The success of any freelancer depends upon their ability to win commissions and, ultimately, get paid for a good job. Yet with new clients, pitches, articles, and deadlines to focus on, many freelancers will happily leave the business admin for another day. Be warned, if you neglect your finances you could find yourself without a business to focus on.

25 October 2018

5 min

Turn your side hustle into a legitimate freelance business

Have you got a passion that you work on? Can you make money from it? Then here is why you should consider turning your side hustle into a legitimate freelance business.

11 September 2018

4 min

Benefits of taking time out as a freelancer

Freelancers miss out on taking time to relax and recuperate even though there are multiple benefits of doing so. This guide highlights the benefits of taking time out as a freelancer and how it can also benefit your work and business.

10 September 2018

3 min

Freelancing while you’re at university

A guide for university students looking at going freelance as a side hustle. Freelancing can be great for students as it can be additional income and it comes with flexibility. Students can also benefit from the real-life work experience.

6 September 2018

5 min

How to attract clients as a freelancer

A guide for freelancers and the self-employed on how to attract clients. The main ways of securing work and clients as a freelancer is by having an online presence by creating a website, being present on social media and networking online.

5 September 2018

4 min

How to gain relevant experience before going freelance

The guide on getting relevant experience before taking the jump into going freelance gives four ways in which you can gain experience including, training and courses, doing work for free, creating a portfolio and networking.

4 September 2018

3 min

A graduate’s guide to freelancing

A graduate's guide for any prospective freelancer. The guide for graduates focuses on deciding if freelancing is the right path, the pros and cons of freelancing, the business side of freelancing and getting the right skills and experience.

3 September 2018

8 min