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Freelancer FinancesHow 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
Freelancer NewsHow 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
Freelancer NewsHow to find clients in a recession
What freelancers can do in straitened times to attract new customers.5 min
Freelancer NewsHow to fight the freelance contract crunch – Part 2
Legal aid for when freelancers are pushed to accept the unacceptable.9 min
Freelancer NewsContract basics for freelancers
Seven questions freelancers should ask about their contract.10 min
Freelancer NewsHow to write your invoice
Going it alone? Freelancers spell out what to say on your most critical document.4 min
Freelancer NewsHow to protect your freelance business
Revealed: legal know-how for creative freelancers.4 min
Freelancer NewsHow to price your freelance services
Freelancers need no longer wonder how much to charge clients.5 min
IR35How 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
IR35What is IR35?
Essentially, IR35 will affect all contractors who do not meet the Inland Revenue's definition of 'self employment'., Those contractors who fall under the IR35 rules will be liable to Schedule E taxation and National Insurance (N.I), following deductions for expenses. Income will be in the form of a 'deemed payment', following these deductions.4 min
Guide to FreelancingWhen 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.2 min
Guide to FreelancingMinimise 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.5 min
Guide to FreelancingChoosing your clients
How to choose profitable clients that boost the 'feel good' factor as well as your portfolio.3 min
Guide to FreelancingCreating a Brief
In this guide, we look at creating a brief including requirements, target audience and objectives.3 min
Guide to FreelancingCommunicating with clients
Nurturing good clients will reap rewards many times the effort invested.3 min
Freelancer NewsWhen is Photoshop unethical?
Freelancers may face legal action for distorting reality.3 min
Guide to FreelancingThe 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.2 min