IT and tech news and guides
Freelancer NewsShall I gift shares to my girlfriend?
'Post-Arctic, WAGs aren't as attractive as you might think' - SJD Accountancy.2 min
Freelancer NewsFreelancers cut their rates for charity
Some freelancers are offering 85% discounts to a good cause.1 min
Guide to FreelancingEmploying your spouse
Points to bear in mind if your partner works in the business.2 min
Guide to FreelancingThe Basics of VAT for freelancers
Your freelancer guide to compulsory and voluntary VAT registration, VAT returns and the flat rate scheme.3 min
Guide to FreelancingCredit 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.3 min
Guide to FreelancingHow 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.4 min
Guide to FreelancingStep- by-step guide to collecting payment
Joan Yeadon, proprietor of Credit Control Consultancy, explains how to collect payment quickly and effectively.4 min
Freelancer NewsChoosing an umbrella company
What to look for in an umbrella company post-2007 budget.3 min
Freelancer NewsThe Company Secretary
Article outlining the responsibilities of your limited company's Company Secretary.2 min
Guide to FreelancingYour 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?3 min
Freelancer NewsDesigning an interactive PDF newsletter
Freelance designer Rob Cubbon looks at how you can make the most out of PDFs.5 min
Freelancer NewsFreelancers ask: how much should I charge?
Self-employed creatives continue to fret over how much they're worth.3 min
Freelancer NewsBrits exposed as a bunch of literary liars
Our need for gravitas is why we've all read Harry Potter, Tolkien and Tolstoy.2 min
Freelancer NewsCreatives urged to rethink how they're paid
Media agencies mustn't be too fond of retainers if they want long-term business.2 min
Guide to FreelancingSetting up a website and email
How to set up web and mail facilities so you can run your own email address and build your own website.6 min
Freelancer NewsHow to start-up as a freelance journalist
Veterans of media freelancing reveal top tips for making a splash.7 min
Guide to FreelancingWork from home - a guide for freelancers
Top tips on the pitfalls and rewards of starting up at home.3 min