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Copyright for freelancers - a guide to your IP rights

Mark Kingsley-Williams on what to include in your terms and conditions to protect your work and avoid dispute.

2 August 2011

3 min

Why freelance feature writers shouldn't miss the news

The best prospects for freelancers are features with a topical hook, says journalism school Pulford Media.

25 May 2011

8 min

Freelance Alliance Spotlight: Fashion designer Helen Welch

How curiosity, a passion for fun with fashion and clear client communication adds up to freelance success for one designer.

11 May 2011

4 min

10 Trademark Steps Freelancers Should Take

An intellectual property checklist to ensure your one-person business enjoys optimum protection.

5 May 2011

3 min

Writing headlines – tell the story, sell the story

Veterans, producers and reporters of news on how to write effective headlines.

15 December 2010

5 min

Freelancers' Questions: How to pay myself?

Expert advice on the least taxing ways to pay yourself as a creative freelancer.

13 December 2010

2 min

Freelancers' Questions: What if my photo was used without consent?

Legal aid for a freelancer whose images were used without his permission.

15 October 2010

2 min

Freelancing - Tools of the Trade

The article highlights tools and organisation for freelancers, the preparation before a project, places to work and presentation of the final product/project.

23 September 2010

6 min

Freelancers' Questions: How do I pitch?

Freelance expert Nicola Lees lays down the five principles of successful pitching.

29 June 2010

3 min

Freelancers' Questions: Do I need a VAT number for EU clients?

Expert helps an out-of-pocket freelancer stuck on his client's claims about VAT in Europe.

13 May 2010

3 min

Wording it well: a guide to writing for the web

Freelancer & blogger Geoff Scaplehorn on how to make your writing sparkle online.

12 May 2010

4 min

How I got published by The Independent

Freelance writer Richard Willis on the to-ing and fro-ing of getting a national newspaper to publish your story.

29 April 2010

4 min

How to improve your credit rating

Whether you have difficulty proving your income as a freelancer, or you've previously had trouble with debt this useful guide offers some easy steps to boost your credit rating again.

12 November 2009

7 min

How to register as self-employed: the basics

HMRC expects that every newly self-employed person will do their duty. Here is how to register as self employed and a freelancer with the HMRC. We highlight the HMRC checklist, the VAT and NICs.

23 June 2009

4 min