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Quitting job, no freelance back up yet - what next?
Hi there
I am quitting my job at the end of the month, though I may be working part time thereafter, I haven't really established myself as a freelance designer (lingerie/nightwear/print & embroidery) yet.
What do I do when I leave work - do I register myself as self employed even when I'm working part time? And what about tax??
What do I need when I am approaching clients in terms of contracts/agreements/payments? Where do I start and what are the most important things I should start with?
Please give me some quick advice - much appreciated!!
I am quitting my job at the end of the month, though I may be working part time thereafter, I haven't really established myself as a freelance designer (lingerie/nightwear/print & embroidery) yet.
What do I do when I leave work - do I register myself as self employed even when I'm working part time? And what about tax??
What do I need when I am approaching clients in terms of contracts/agreements/payments? Where do I start and what are the most important things I should start with?
Please give me some quick advice - much appreciated!!
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makemassair
Messages count : 1Likes count : 0Registration : 6 November 2008Hi Deb. Did you any responses to your question? I'm in almost a similar situation. - Contact in PM
FreelanceUK
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A couple of useful links for your both. The 'freelancing on the side' tax issue has been covered to some extent here: Freelancer's Questions ? Freelancing on the side :: Freelance UK
It's also worth reading our Starting Out section: Starting Out, how to work your way up the freelance ladder :: Freelance UK
..and running your business covers the basics of agreements in the 'clients' section: Running Your Business :: Freelance UK
If you look on this forum you'll see others have discussed the issue of getting clients' agreements in the past, and the difficulties they faced from not doing so, so protecting your business in this way is a must in our view.