Freelancer Finances
Freelancers’ Questions: Can I expense a covid-19 safety kit?
What the self-employed can (and can’t) claim if returning to work amid the pandemic. 4 min
IT and tech news and guides
Freelancer Finances
Guide to Freelancing
Benefits of going from freelance to franchise owner
Franchising is often an ideal choice for freelancers who want to have some additional job security along with the freedom of being their own boss and running their own business. Here are some of the many benefits to consider. 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
Top five contract negotiation tips for creative freelancers
Be reasonable, clued-up and flexible, but not bashful, to get your ‘hard lines’ respected. 6 min
Freelancer Finances
Thinking of going self-employed? Know this first
Thinking of going self-employed? We explain everything you need to know about your tax obligations as a freelancer/self employed in the UK. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
Achieving work-life balance as a freelancer and keeping burnout at bay
To assist your freelancing career in taking off, we’ve compiled a list of tips - these should help you avoid burnout and stay productive. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
Freelancers' Questions: Do self-employed people need to issue their own contracts?
Appear laid back? Or be official? Fortunately for freelancers, both are possible with clients who don’t ‘do’ formalities. 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
Should freelancers defer their second Payment On Account?
Payments on account are advance payments towards your next tax bill. They’re calculated based on the amount that you paid the previous year. 4 min
IT news
Where does IT stand in the Age of Distress?
Company distress data recently released by Real Business Rescue, business turnaround and restructuring specialists, part of Begbies Traynor Group, ranks industries according to distress levels, including the Telecommunications and IT sector. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
How to get your freelancing career off to a successful start
Marketing yourself as a freelancer is essential to get your freelancing career off to a successful start, follow our guide on how to do this right. 5 min
Freelancer Finances
What are my self-employed pensions options as a freelancer?
Retirement savings expert demystifies the (non-daunting) world of nest eggs for sole traders. 5 min
Guide to Freelancing
Is my videography client trying to take the footage, and all the credit too?
Putting a legal expert in the picture might help a visuals freelancer whose customer is mistaking an invoice for the contract. 6 min
Guide to Freelancing
How to buy a domain name for your freelancer business
It's easy to buy a domain name but beware: not all hosts provide a good service. This guide teaches you the rights and wrongs of domain ownership and how to buy a domain name for your freelance business. 5 min
Freelancer News
Two vital tactics for creative freelancers looking for work, as lockdown lifts
Out of 30 client-finding tips we’ve got, there’s a duo, if not a trio, that creatives can’t do without. 4 min
IT Career Advice
The 10 most in demand IT jobs for 2020
With businesses and society as a whole becoming more intertwined with tech, there is a great demand for individuals with IT skills. 4 min
Freelancer Finances
Tax Rates and Allowances 2020/21 for freelancers
Here are the main tax rates and allowances for 2020/21 for freelancers. This guide will highlight any changes made from the previous tax year. 2 min
Guide to Freelancing
How to tax-efficiently retain work and win new clients if I move abroad?
Commercial factors, less the tax ones, is what a creative eying Holland should watch. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
How to set up your home office
Working from home is becoming increasingly popular, so we bring your this guide on how to set up your home office which will allow you to work efficiently. 5 min