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Planning on registering yourself as self-employed? Here are the boxes you need to tick to make sure you stay in HMRC’s good books.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
With more people than ever becoming self-employed, we look at freelancers: who are they, what do they do, what skills should they have, and how do you become one?
Here's how to make sure you're paying the right amount of tax when deciding to freelance on the side, and how to stay in HMRC's good books!
As the term suggests, when operating as a sole trader you’re running your business as an individual. Being a sole trader merely means that there’s no legal distinction between the owner and the business.Part of our range of jargon-free explanations of the legal structures out there for the self-employed.
Changes to the benefits system with the introduction of universal credit will mean that the UK’s self-employed workers could lose out on top-up payments in their leaner months. We take a look at the facts and what it could mean for freelancers and contractors.
The Conservatives' 'National Living Wage' is not the same as the one proposed by the Living Wage Foundation. We look at the differences.
Looking for the freedom and flexibility to do what you love whilst living life to the full? Pour yourself a cuppa and learn the ropes without the jargon.
Freelance copywriter, Suzanne Rose, shares her thoughts on juggling freelance work with the demands of parenthood and more.
Thinking of becoming self-employed? There are a lot of important factors to consider - but here are four of the most important ones.
Looking to make your passion your business? Hear out these 10 self-employment tips from small business owners and get the ball rolling!
There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, particularly when it comes to tax issues. Here's what you need to know!
The mission at Explaain is to make it 10 times easier to read the news. Here's how Jeremy Evans built the company from the ground up & his top tips for you.
Quitting your job and becoming a freelancer seems like a great idea… or is it? We explore five things that might make you think about your decision.
If you are thinking of joining the 4.7 million self-employed people in the U.K and going freelance, make sure you know what you're getting into.
Finding work as a freelancer can be tricky. But there's good work on offer if you know where to look - here are a few of our favourite freelance job sites.
'From Crew to Captain' author David Mellor explains what traits and experience to look for when successfully choosing a business partner.
Ready for pastures new? Before you tell the boss exactly where to go, read our top tips on how to quit your job the right way.
Over the past decade, the number of self-employed has risen by 25%. Welcome to the world of freelancing.
Continuing our Crunch Chorus Stories series, Melissa McClements shares her experiences of running her own freelance writing business.
"If there's always biscuits in the tin, where’s the fun in biscuits?" Find out if the decision to turn your hobby into a career is the right one for you.
Continuing our Chorus Stories series, Shoreham Pottery owner Alice Maplesden shares her experiences of running her own business.
Web consultant and front end developer Jim Callender of CallenderCreates shares his experiences of being self-employed.
We've collated a selection of free tools and resources for you to help make running your business a breeze. With everything from software to templates you can work out your take home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35.
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