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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
IT and tech news and guides
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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
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
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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
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Wording it well: a guide to writing for the web
Freelancer & blogger Geoff Scaplehorn on how to make your writing sparkle online. 4 min
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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
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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
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How to find clients in a recession
What freelancers can do in straitened times to attract new customers. 5 min
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How to fight the freelance contract crunch – Part 2
Legal aid for when freelancers are pushed to accept the unacceptable. 9 min
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How to write your invoice
Going it alone? Freelancers spell out what to say on your most critical document. 4 min
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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