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A freelancer's guide to managing cash flow
Cash flow management can be a huge challenge for the self-employed, however, it’s important to keep on top of it when you work for yourself. 4 min

Survival tips from creative freelancers who’ve made it
Five University of Life lessons by self-employed art, tech, PR and media successes. 4 min

Top 5 qualities of a freelancer
The self-employed share the traits creative freelancers need to succeed. 4 min

Benefits of travelling while freelancing
Travelling offers a number of benefits, from providing inspiration to meeting new people. So we have bought you a guide on the benefits of travelling while freelancing for freelancers. 4 min

Freelancers’ Questions: Would my freelance business be better off VAT-registered?
‘It’s up to you, not your brother-in-law, to decide if VAT’s right for you, but he may be onto something.’ 3 min

The perks of being your own boss
The number of self-employed workers in the UK is on the rise and these perks of being your own boss might have something to do with it. 3 min

A freelancer’s overview to being a self-employed sole trader
Everything freelancers need to know about being a sole trader in 2021/22. 5 min

5 Skills every freelancer must have
If you are thinking about becoming a freelancer then here are the 5 skills every freelancer must have. Do you have the right skills to take on freelancing? 4 min

How to become a freelance business analyst
Whether you are looking into becoming a freelance business analyst or just want to go freelance, this guide breaks down what a business analyst is, the skills required and how you can go freelance to help is it for you. 4 min

How to build your freelance profile using social media
Be human, play the long game but don't chase - if social media success as a freelancer is your aim. 3 min

9 Customer service rules every freelancer should follow
Customer service is incredibly important in any business. Keep your clients happy by following these 9 customer service rules every freelancer should follow. 5 min

Freelancers’ Questions: Is my German client right to say I must be VAT-registered?
Tax tips for when your EU client is ‘all worked up’ over you invoicing without VAT. 2 min

How media freelancers can offset IR35 uneasiness, now and from April 2021
Status rules in the public sector are on their way to the private sector. Are you ready? 5 min

What financial records do freelancers need to keep?
When you are running your freelance business it can be difficult to determine what files and financial records you need to keep. Here we look at the financial records freelancers need to keep. 2 min

Media freelancers ‘cannot rely on Hawksbee IR35 case win’
For being too close to the margin, a Talksport host’s status victory looks good for him, and probably him alone. 3 min

When a freelance sole trader should set up a limited company
Perception, profits and protection. Just three of the many reasons why ‘sole trader’ may have had its day -- at least for you. 5 min