When deciding to make the shift into self-employment, there are a number of different routes to take. Here, we explain the difference between freelancers and sole traders. more»

Britain’s community of busy freelancers increased by 43 per cent since 2008, according to a new study that highlights the growing economic contribution of the freelance workforce. more»

Freelancers can experience periods of boom and drought, some weeks they can be working with lots of clients, making good money, and some weeks they may have no work at all. more»

Research has highlighted the growing trend of larger companies exploiting the self-employed, with more freelancers than ever expected to work for free. more»

From photographers to designers and everything in-between, turning freelancing into a full-time job is now more of an option than it has ever been. more»

When other priorities caused a shift of focus away from my small company, it became obvious who the most loyal customers were. more»

New research carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has highlighted the financial penalty that freelancers pay for having more control over their working lives – but revealed that the majority feel it’s a price worth paying. more»

After working on the idea for two years, Jack Telford and his two co-founders launched Total Freelance, an online platform for independent professionals, in November 2015. He spoke to Business Advice about the challenges of creating an online business without having a technical background, and why he loves being based in Birmingham. more»

To tie in with National Freelancers' Day, job site Upwork has revealed what are the most sought-after skills British businesses look for among freelancers, as well as where the top places to freelance are in the UK. more»

Our technology expert on why online freelancing may be taking off, but needs standardisation if it's to reach its potential. more»