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Leaving a comfortable full-time job to go it alone was the "hardest thing" for Jonathan Cottrell, but four years down the line he has no regrets and is excited for what the future holds.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
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!
From being made redundant in 2002 to playing a part in the launch of “Boris Bikes”, Nick Lewis gives his insight into becoming a self-employed Web Consultant.
Product Design Consultant and Crunch client John Boyle tells of his self-employed journey so far.
From parting ways with Google to being the maker of his own destiny, Jonas V. Schürmann shares his experience of going it alone in the video games industry.
Ditching office politics, spending more time surfing and improved mental health have contributed to Software Development Consultant Tadas Tamosauskas' route to self-employment.
As a sole trader, you’re not directly employed and you don't receive a salary or wage in the traditional sense. So, how do you pay yourself?
With more people than ever becoming self-employed, we look at freelancers: who are they, what do they do, and what skills should they have?
There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, particularly when it comes to tax issues. Here's what you need to know!
If you’ve landed a job interview, congratulations! Now here are some things you should and shouldn't do while interviewing for a job.
To make naming your company just a little easier, here are some simple, quick methods for coming up with a company name.
Talk positively about the great things you've done, and win clients over. Our jargon-free advice on creating a great freelancer portfolio or contractor CV.
You think you may have found the one - but how do you know whether your new prospective business partner is someone to commit to?
Here are all the I’s you'll have to dot, and all the T’s you'll have to cross to get that business going...
If you’re an undergraduate and looking at the job market with dread, start taking small steps now to earning an income. Here's how.
Transformational energy coach and animal communicator, Ruth Bradshaw, discusses working from a log cabin, appearing on This Morning, and leaving egotistical managers behind.
Thinking about leaving your job and becoming self-employed? Ask yourself these questions first to help you decide if this is the right career move for you.
Vicki Jakes – a freelance digital project and marketing consultant – opens up about going self-employed, the challenges she's faced and her future goals.
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.
The decision to jump from a permanent ship to a freelance raft isn’t one best taken in haste. Here's what you should ponder before taking the plunge.
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.
What the difference between a Consultant or Contractor? It can make a huge impact to your prestige, and your pay. Here's an explanation of the differences.
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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