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Freelancers' Questions: Who owns copyright in these images?
Expert helps a freelance photographer eyeing images for his portfolio. 3 min
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Freelancers' Questions: How to price services as a freelancer?
A freelancer's formula for working out trade price, retail price and hourly rate. 3 min
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Freelancers' Questions: Must I register to start freelancing on the side?
Tax aid for a creative who wants to go it alone during full-time employment. 2 min
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Running your freelance business - Paperwork & ‘must-keep’ records
The key documents you have to handle; retain and organise as a sole trader. 3 min
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Freelancer tax returns – explained
Sole trader or Ltd? There are hard and fast rules when declaring to HMRC. 3 min
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Freelancers' Questions: Should I register for VAT?
How to pay VAT when you’re not VAT-registered, and whether you should register for VAT. 4 min
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How freelancers can say what they're worth
'Talk isn’t cheap when it owns the value of the difference that YOU make.' 3 min
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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. 3 min
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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. 8 min
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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. 4 min
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10 Trademark Steps Freelancers Should Take
An intellectual property checklist to ensure your one-person business enjoys optimum protection. 3 min
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Writing headlines – tell the story, sell the story
Veterans, producers and reporters of news on how to write effective headlines. 5 min
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Freelancers' Questions: How to pay myself?
Expert advice on the least taxing ways to pay yourself as a creative freelancer. 2 min
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Freelancers' Questions: What if my photo was used without consent?
Legal aid for a freelancer whose images were used without his permission. 2 min
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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
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Freelancers' Questions: How do I pitch?
Freelance expert Nicola Lees lays down the five principles of successful pitching. 3 min
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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