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ContractingContractor Liability Insurance
Did you know that professional indemnity insurance insures you against your error, neglect, act or omission, which could cause financial loss to your business?If members of the public or clients visit your offices or if you, or someone who works for you, visit your clients' offices, public liability.2 min
Freelancer NewsPrivate Healthcare Insurance for freelancers
As a freelancer, you should be enjoying all of the benefits that come from leaving permanent employment. WPA offers private healthcare insurance for freelancers and the self-employed.4 min
Freelancer NewsHMRC updates creative freelancers’ IR35 manual, with a win on substitution
Not having a sub clause is no longer a shoo-in for a tax inspector to deem you an employee, experts say.4 min
Guide to FreelancingHow to transition from salary work to freelance easily
In this article, we look at how to make the transition from salary work, working as an employee to becoming a freelancer.3 min
Guide to Freelancing5 Ways for freelancers to improve productivity
Freelancing is becoming increasingly popular. Here are 5 ways to improve efficiency and increase productivity.4 min
Freelancer NewsSEISS: Is ‘adversely affected’ any clearer to freelancers this time around?
If you applied for your SEISS grant on Aug 17, your 'worse-off' evidence must cover the preceding month.4 min
Guide to FreelancingWhy content is crucial to a successful SEO campaign for freelancers
Everyone knows that content is king, but ensuring that it is fully optimised is what will draw in audiences.3 min
Freelancer FinancesKey documents freelancers need to secure a self-employed mortgage
Eight inescapable bits of evidence the self-employed must have to get the green-light for their home loan.4 min
Guide to FreelancingCan I stop a threatening client trying to take back what they paid me?
Legal aid for a stung freelancer whose relations with his customer have broken down.4 min
Freelancer FinancesHow freelancers can get more from mortgage lenders, with a good credit score
There's lots self-employed people can do to hit the right notes with lenders. But don't do a Kanye.5 min
Guide to FreelancingStopping sole trading: How to end self-employed freelancing
Covid is causing freelancers to confront closing. Fortunately, there's options (including an easy comeback).5 min
Freelancer FinancesFreelancers’ Questions: Why will a Spanish client want an EORI number, and VAT waived?
Reassurance for a part-time freelancer, not aware that self-employment and sole trading is one and the same.4 min
Guide to FreelancingEffective tips for starting an e-commerce online business
If you are one of those curious entrepreneurs who cannot wait to start an online business of your own and want some advice on how to keep your business successful, then check out these tips below.3 min
Freelancer FinancesFreelancers’ Questions: Is tax due on US income if I left Italy to be a UK sole trader?
Expert helps a self-employed creative eying a new start in Britain, albeit with an old client.3 min
Guide to FreelancingA step-by-step guide to becoming a freelance personal trainer
Starting a freelance personal training business isn't a walk in the park, Kate Miles from Bark explains how to take personal training to the next step.4 min
Freelancer FinancesFreelancers’ Questions: Can I expense a covid-19 safety kit?
What the self-employed can (and can't) claim if returning to work amid the pandemic.4 min
Guide to FreelancingBenefits 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.5 min