
How to become a successful freelancer
Complacency isn't an option if you want a fruitful career as a freelancer, so it is vital that you continue to learn and invest in developing yourself. It will pay off. more»
Complacency isn't an option if you want a fruitful career as a freelancer, so it is vital that you continue to learn and invest in developing yourself. It will pay off. more»
Julia Kermode, chief executive of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association, offers advice on some important things to consider before starting as a freelancer. more»
Following the end of his freelancer series, David Walker responds to a pertinent question from one concerned reader who fears their own contract was unlawfully cut short by a client. more»
When you hire a freelancer, you're not governed by all the rules and regulations you have when employing someone. This is very attractive for many business owners. more»
A cruel reality of what is known in investment circles as "compound growth" means that the earlier we start saving, the higher our pension income is likely to be. more»
The government should increase allowances in the first six weeks of maternity leave to bring it in line with statutory maternity pay (SMP), The Women and Work All Party Parliamentary Group has concluded. more»
To assist self-employed and freelance workers getting ready to submit self-assessment tax returns, our tax advisor reveals the ten common tax return mistakes to help small business owners avoid an unwanted visit from HMRC. more»
As a majority of freelancers claim to have offered companies their services without payment, our expert answers the question: should you ever work for free? more»
As an increasing number of freelancers travel to customers? homes and offices, learning how to maintain your personal brand when working across multiple locations is fast-becoming an invaluable skill for the self-employed. more»
In the first three months of 2016, freelancers recorded only 2.1 weeks of time not working, on average. This represents the closest to 100 per cent capacity that Britain's freelancers have been operating at for the last 12 months. more»