How Do I Become a Freelancer?

Most people nowadays have thought about either starting a side hustle or turning their creative hobby into a business. It’s perfect if you want flexibility and financial freedom, or to earn some extra cash in uncertain times. One of the routes you might choose to go down is freelancing. This is where self-employed individuals work…

Are Freelancers and Contractors the Same Thing?

Are Freelancers and Contractors the Same Thing?

A freelancer and a contractor are technically two separate things, but the terms are often used interchangeably. It’s easy to see why this happens because they both see a self-employed person providing work and services to another business. The terms do describe different ways of working though, so it’s useful to understand how they operate…

Simple Bookkeeping for Freelancers

Simple Bookkeeping for Freelancers

Freelancing is on the rise, whether that’s instead of regular employment, or as well as. Alongside the ability to drum up business, bookkeeping is an essential key skill for any freelancer. Accurately recording and monitoring business accounts goes a long way towards reducing stress when that Self Assessment tax return rocks round. So, what with…

What To Do When Freelance Work Starts Drying Up

What To Do When Freelance Work Starts Drying Up

It’s only natural for a business to quieten down a bit during the festive period. When that happens though, a bigger business can usually take the hit and recover much more easily than a freelancer. When it’s just you running a business, even just a little less work can have big consequences….

Using Freelance Job Sites

How to Start Using Freelance Job Sites

How do you find freelance work? This has got to be the most common question asked by new freelancers. Unfortunately, clients don’t tend to come knocking on your door unless you already have a reputation. So, most get started with freelance job sites to build experience, grow their network and of course, to get paying…