Coworking is a relatively new phenomenon that involves workers from different backgrounds sharing the same office space. Whether it be a deluxe office space in Mayfair or a quirky studio in Shoreditch, coworking spaces are popping up all over larger cities like London. It is a viable alternative to traditional office environments, which can limit … Read more
So you wanted to start as a freelancer? That’s great! You’re one step closer to more personal freedom and a job you actually enjoy. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind – things I found important to consider when I began freelancing. Of course there are many more, so feel free to … 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
Freelancing for women is becoming an extremely attractive, and increasingly lucrative market for women – especially those that are struggling to smash the corporate glass ceiling, or with children to look after. Every year the press remind us of how women are ruling the classroom and slowly but surely closing the gap in the boardroom, … Read more
The thing about freelance writing is that most of the time you have only yourself to count on. There is no office with a dozen other employees to whom you can run to when you encounter a problem. Thankfully, technology has given us something else besides an easier way to hunt writing jobs. It has … 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
The gig economy is the rising labor market that hires temporary, contracted workers instead of traditional employees. Companies are outsourcing tasks to already-trained, nonbenefited workers, and workers have a chance to work for multiple companies in temporary positions and quick gigs or to fulfill ongoing work. There are a lot of mixed feelings about the … Read more
The right time to quite your job and go freelance When you have a plan:: even though the best laid plans often go awry, you need a basic outline of what wrk you’ll do and how you’re going to get clients as a freelancer. What work will you do? How will you find new customers? How will … Read more
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
Have you dreamed of being a freelance writer? When you are an employee, the independence of a freelance life can sound liberating and adventurous, but is it a siren song? On the other hand, employee life has real benefits, such as regular hours, steady work and vacation, but does it imply living with a lot … Read more