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
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
The process of applying for mortgages for freelancers and the self-employed can be challenging. Especially as mortgage lending criteria has not kept up with the changes in freelance work and self employment. The freelance community we spoke to have often found that a lot of mortgage lenders make it hard for freelancers to get a … 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
Freelance rates can be hard to figure out and one of the main things people ask before they go freelance is how to work out their freelance consultant rate. Setting your freelance rates is difficult. Set your day rate too low and you have to work longer and harder to make a decent income. Set your … 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 ability to work as a freelancer creates enormous opportunity for highly-skilled and motivated individuals all over the world. This guide is intended to provide you with everything necessary to get your freelancing career started — now it’s up to you to begin applying for freelance jobs and getting your first freelance clients! What is … 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
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.429180!/file/Working.as.self.employed.or.freelance.pdf https://www.ed.ac.uk/files/imports/fileManager/AGCAS%20Self-employment.pdf Self-employment Why do it? The definition of self-employment is ‘starting and running a successful business or social enterprise’. Many famous companies began this way as visionary men and women patented an invention, created a company or registered a brand. Although an excellent business idea plays a key role in the ultimate success of … 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