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Benefits of going from freelance to franchise owner

Franchising is often an ideal choice for freelancers who want to have some additional job security along with the freedom of being their own boss and running their own business. Here are some of the many benefits to consider.

27 July 2020

5 min

Top five contract negotiation tips for creative freelancers

Be reasonable, clued-up and flexible, but not bashful, to get your ‘hard lines’ respected.

23 July 2020

6 min

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Thinking of going self-employed? Know this first

Thinking of going self-employed? We explain everything you need to know about your tax obligations as a freelancer/self employed in the UK.

21 July 2020

3 min

Achieving work-life balance as a freelancer and keeping burnout at bay

To assist your freelancing career in taking off, we’ve compiled a list of tips - these should help you avoid burnout and stay productive.

20 July 2020

4 min

Freelancers' Questions: Do self-employed people need to issue their own contracts?

Appear laid back? Or be official? Fortunately for freelancers, both are possible with clients who don’t ‘do’ formalities.

17 July 2020

5 min

Should freelancers defer their second Payment On Account?

Payments on account are advance payments towards your next tax bill. They’re calculated based on the amount that you paid the previous year.

13 July 2020

4 min

Where does IT stand in the Age of Distress?

Company distress data recently released by Real Business Rescue, business turnaround and restructuring specialists, part of Begbies Traynor Group, ranks industries according to distress levels, including the Telecommunications and IT sector.

13 July 2020

3 min

How to get your freelancing career off to a successful start

Marketing yourself as a freelancer is essential to get your freelancing career off to a successful start, follow our guide on how to do this right.

6 July 2020

5 min

What are my self-employed pensions options as a freelancer?

Retirement savings expert demystifies the (non-daunting) world of nest eggs for sole traders.

2 July 2020

5 min

Is my videography client trying to take the footage, and all the credit too?

Putting a legal expert in the picture might help a visuals freelancer whose customer is mistaking an invoice for the contract.

22 June 2020

6 min

How to buy a domain name for your freelancer business

It's easy to buy a domain name but beware: not all hosts provide a good service. This guide teaches you the rights and wrongs of domain ownership and how to buy a domain name for your freelance business.

20 June 2020

5 min

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Two vital tactics for creative freelancers looking for work, as lockdown lifts

Out of 30 client-finding tips we’ve got, there’s a duo, if not a trio, that creatives can’t do without.

18 June 2020

4 min

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The 10 most in demand IT jobs for 2020

With businesses and society as a whole becoming more intertwined with tech, there is a great demand for individuals with IT skills.

16 June 2020

4 min

Tax Rates and Allowances 2020/21 for freelancers

Here are the main tax rates and allowances for 2020/21 for freelancers. This guide will highlight any changes made from the previous tax year.

15 June 2020

2 min

How to tax-efficiently retain work and win new clients if I move abroad?

Commercial factors, less the tax ones, is what a creative eying Holland should watch.

8 June 2020

4 min

How to set up your home office

Working from home is becoming increasingly popular, so we bring your this guide on how to set up your home office which will allow you to work efficiently.

8 June 2020

5 min

A freelancer’s cut-out-and-keep legal guide to …Term and Termination

To end this FreelanceUK series, a look at your contractual end -- the 'minefield.'

1 June 2020

8 min

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