Guide to Freelancing
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. 6 min
News
Guide to Freelancing
Freelancer News
Freelancers' Questions: How do I pitch?
Freelance expert Nicola Lees lays down the five principles of successful pitching. 3 min
Freelancer News
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. 3 min
Freelancer News
Wording it well: a guide to writing for the web
Freelancer & blogger Geoff Scaplehorn on how to make your writing sparkle online. 4 min
Freelancer News
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. 4 min
Freelancer Finances
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. 7 min
Freelancer News
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. 4 min
Freelancer News
How to find clients in a recession
What freelancers can do in straitened times to attract new customers. 5 min
Freelancer News
How to fight the freelance contract crunch – Part 2
Legal aid for when freelancers are pushed to accept the unacceptable. 9 min
Freelancer News
How to write your invoice
Going it alone? Freelancers spell out what to say on your most critical document. 4 min
Freelancer News
How to price your freelance services
Freelancers need no longer wonder how much to charge clients. 5 min
IR35
How will I know if I am caught by IR35?
Explanation of IR35 legislation, introduced in April 2000, which affects anyone who is working via an intermediary. 4 min
IR35
What is IR35?
Essentially, IR35 will affect all contractors who do not meet the Inland Revenue's definition of 'self employment'., Those contractors who fall under the IR35 rules will be liable to Schedule E taxation and National Insurance (N.I), following deductions for expenses. Income will be in the form of a 'deemed payment', following these deductions. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
When should I use an Umbrella Company?
If you are only freelancing for a short period between permanent roles, or want to test the waters before setting up your own limited company, trading through an umbrella company may be a good solution. Freelance UK looks at how they work and what the benefits are. 2 min