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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.

4 March 2008

2 min

Minimise your costs for your freelance business

Whilst the precise details of how a business can minimise its costs varies enormously according to the type of freelancing work it is involved with, there are nevertheless a number of techniques which can be used to good effect by all Freelancers.

4 March 2008

5 min

Choosing your clients

How to choose profitable clients that boost the 'feel good' factor as well as your portfolio.

4 March 2008

3 min

Creating a Brief

In this guide, we look at creating a brief including requirements, target audience and objectives.

3 March 2008

3 min

Communicating with clients

Nurturing good clients will reap rewards many times the effort invested.

3 March 2008

3 min

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When is Photoshop unethical?

Freelancers may face legal action for distorting reality.

27 November 2007

3 min

The art of networking

Successful networking can generate lucrative leads for your business and help you to build long-term relationships with your clients. Here are some traits of good networkers.

13 September 2007

2 min

Shall I gift shares to my girlfriend?

'Post-Arctic, WAGs aren't as attractive as you might think' - SJD Accountancy.

1 August 2007

2 min

Freelancers cut their rates for charity

Some freelancers are offering 85% discounts to a good cause.

22 June 2007

1 min

Employing your spouse

Points to bear in mind if your partner works in the business.

18 June 2007

2 min

The Basics of VAT for freelancers

Your freelancer guide to compulsory and voluntary VAT registration, VAT returns and the flat rate scheme.

2 June 2007

3 min

Credit control

There are sadly a great number of potential customers in the market who can cost your business a great deal of time and money by not paying their debts. Here is our guide to controlling them and keeping your credit the right side of the line.

1 June 2007

3 min

How to get paid when freelancing

Ten tips from an industry expert offering advice on how to speed up tardy payment from a client - and what to do if they refuse to pay. Our guide on how to get paid when freelancing will help freelancers be prepared for difficult clients.

1 June 2007

4 min

Step- by-step guide to collecting payment

Joan Yeadon, proprietor of Credit Control Consultancy, explains how to collect payment quickly and effectively.

1 June 2007

4 min

Choosing an umbrella company

What to look for in an umbrella company post-2007 budget.

9 May 2007

3 min

The Company Secretary

Article outlining the responsibilities of your limited company's Company Secretary.

10 April 2007

2 min

Your contract: key commercial factors

As a freelancer operating on a self-employed basis one of the first things you will want to do after a successful tender is get on with the job. But stop! What about the contract?

29 March 2007

3 min

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