Freelancer News
A UK freelancer's overview of Paternity Rights
How to get supported as a sole trader if you pause self-employment to become a dad. 5 min
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The key expenses every freelancer wants to claim; but can you?
How sole traders must treat an iPhone with HMRC if it’s also used outside of the business. The guide highlights the key expenses every freelancer wants to claim and if it's possible to actually claim those expenses. 3 min
Freelancer Finances
What to do if you’re investigated by HMRC
The guide highlights what to do if you’re investigated by HMRC. The main points highlighted included how the enquiries are triggered, what are the red flags, what happens when HMRC decide to investigate and what are the possible outcomes. 3 min
Freelancer News
Freelance sole traders ‘wrongly preparing for IR35 reform from April’
Officials and ‘experts’ help confuse the self-employed about incoming status rules. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
Handy tools for freelancers getting started
Today there is a wide choice of digital tools that you can use. Here are some of the best free tools for freelancers to help smooth their way 5 min
Freelancer News
Freelancers’ Questions: How to handle clients who cancel projects?
‘Signed Ts&Cs can save sole traders from customers who pull out, but don’t skimp.’ 3 min
IT Career Advice
Career mistakes you should stay away from this year
Starting the new year doesn’t just provide you with new plans, but new goals that you may want to achieve after reflecting on the previous year. 4 min
Freelancer News
How to stay happy as a new freelancer
Leave your comfort zone, visit hubs and stop work -- among other tips to keep smiling through self-employment. 3 min
Freelancer News
When you need to file a tax return – if at all
‘You must self-assess if you’re self-employed.’ Helpful? We don’t think so either. 4 min
Freelancer News
A UK freelancer's overview of maternity rights
How to get financially supported when you stop self-employed freelancing to have a baby. 5 min
Freelancer News
Intellectual Property: what freelancers need to know (Part 3)
Monetising your creations as a freelancer, including in the age of the GDPR. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
Apps to help freelancers manage their finances
For freelancers time is money and one way to reduce stress and manage your business effectively is to take advantage of the technology that is now available. Here are five finance management apps that you should consider. 5 min
Freelancer News
Intellectual Property: what freelancers need to know (Part 2)
Protect, differentiate and own your offering with trade marks, design rights and contracts. 3 min
Freelancer News
Freelancers' Questions: What if I didn't price up for a client who now won't pay?
Even the experienced make mistakes pricing up, but a tribunal could make this one especially costly. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
Intellectual Property: What freelancers need to know (Part 1)
Get to grips with the key terms of IP – plus, where yours is; what your risks are, and how to combat them. 5 min
Freelancer Finances
Need-to-know tax information for freelancers
Here’s some important tax information to take into account if you are a freelancer or looking to go self-employed. This need-to-know- tax information for freelancers guide will help you get started on your taxes. 3 min
Freelancer News
Should I register with HMRC if my income is under the personal allowance?
All newly self-employed with £1k earnings must tell the taxman, albeit no longer in the first three months. 3 min
