Pop Your Filter Bubble

What is the Filter Bubble? The whole Internet is rapidly being personalized. Nobody can predict what kind of Internet — what kind of world — will emerge when everyone has a unique view of the world that nobody else can share. Companies are aggressively pursuing personalization because it makes users happy. Personalization validates existing beliefs … Read more

How to start a freelance business

The U.S. freelance workforce has grown to 56.7 million people, up 3.7 million since 2014, according to the fifth annual Freelancing in America study, commissioned by Upwork and Freelancers Union   When you consider some of the most popular reasons to start a freelance business, it’s no wonder that freelancers are everywhere.   Having a … Read more

10 Free Project Management Applications for Self-Employed Freelancers

Are you just a freelancer? Chances are, the answer to that question, is no. Think about it – you are a freelance business owner and as such, you fulfil many different roles: You are a marketing expert You are an accountant, You are a supervisor. You play some extremely vital parts to run and successfully sustain your … Read more

Freelance Expenses: What costs can you claim for?

If you’re self-employed, your business will have various running costs. You can deduct some of these costs to work out your taxable profit as long as they’re allowable expenses. ExampleYour turnover is £40,000, and you claim £10,000 in allowable expenses. You only pay tax on the remaining £30,000 – known as your taxable profit. Allowable … Read more