Being a content writer accompanies some extraordinary advantages. Depending on your position, you have the liberty of working from home or going to a coffee shop nearby. Besides, you choose the subjects to write about, and you have control of nearly everything that you do. That said, freelance content writers should understand that it takes … Read more
One of the main questions you may have as a freelancer is "what sort of expenses can you claim?" Well, a ‘business expense’ is an expense which is wholly and exclusively for business purposes. In this article, we’ll be covering such topics as business travel, subsistence, entertainment, use of home, pensions, fixed assets and other … Read more
Working Freelance – Some Points to Consider These notes are intended to give a general overview of some of the main issues associated with freelance work. As each person’s circumstances are different, thorough investigation is necessary, which might include professional advice e.g. on legal and taxation matters. What is freelance work? You are carrying out … Read more
The Balance Sheet is defined as a document designed to illustrate the state of your business finances at a specific moment in time, and demonstrate its financial stability to Bank Managers and the like. A Balance Sheet will outline your current liabilities alongside your assets to provide a clear indication of the current value of … Read more
What are some of the many ways can you benefit from being a freelancer? The list is long, and the reasons can vary depending on factors like lifestyle, finances, travel, and family. In an effort to narrow down the most appealing aspects of the freelance life, FlexJobs recently surveyed their members about their views of the … Read more
Our freelance accounting glossary has handy definitions of accounting and bookkeeping jargon – from accruals and aged creditors, to retained profit and written down value. If you’re new to freelancing or running a business, you may hear a lot of words and phrases that are unfamiliar to you. Our freelance accounting glossary will explain some … Read more
Completing a Self Assessment tax return can be a daunting prospect. That’s why we’ve put together the ultimate guide to completing your Self Assessment. Here’s the outline of what we’ll cover in this guide: Registering with HMRC for Self Assessment. The first step to is to make sure you need to submit a return, and … Read more
Prioritise Your Course Never lose sight of why you’re at university in the first place. While freelancing alongside studies can bring in some extra cash, ultimately you’re there to get a degree. Don’t forget to actually study. Finding Freelance Work as a Student Sites such as Job Rapido, Brand Republic and the vast Guardian Jobs … Read more
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
If you’re wanting to start a freelance business the most pressing challenges typically revolve are in getting new clients. When I initially launched my freelance business I struggled to acquire any customers. However, after a few months of trudging through the traditional channels I discovered a great solution that resulted in generating over two hundred … Read more