10 Tips for Writing a Job Winning CV to Be Hired as a Freelance Translator
If you want to find a new freelance translator job, don’t use the old CV template. To make a good impression on a prospective client,…
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5 best working from home tips to minimise distractions and maximise productivity
Follow our best working from home tips and you'll enjoy more productivity when working from home.
10 best websites to find freelance jobs for college students
Modern life is too busy. And it’s not a big surprise that students find it challenging to balance work and study. If you want to…
How freelancers win clients and beat the competition
Being a freelancer is interesting and exciting; it provides an excellent opportunity to work as you wish and earn a handful of income. But, the…
10 Best Tips to Grow as a Successful Freelance Developer
Here are some of the best tips we know on how to grow and become a successful freelance developer.
Guide to the gig economy [2019 update]
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,…
Women freelancers surge in the UK, with 63% rise in highly-skilled female freelancers
A 334,000 (63 percent) rise in highly-skilled women freelancers has driven the UK’s increasingly female freelance landscape over the last 10 years according to new…
10 Best Tools and Apps for Freelance Writers
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…
Mortgages for freelancers: Can you get a mortgage if you’re self-employed?
Mortgages for freelancers and the self-employed can be challenging. This guide to mortgages for freelancers is designed to help freelancers get a mort…
Agency Worker Regulations (AWR): What is AWR? What does AWR mean? [2019 Update]
Agency Workers Regulations aim to combat discrimination of people who work for employment agencies. Find out how AWR works in our guide.
Freelance Accounting Glossary: Definitions, Terms and Meanings
Our freelance accounting glossary has handy definitions of accounting and bookkeeping jargon - from accruals and aged creditors, to retained profit and written down value.…
4 Biggest Benefits of Freelancing: Flexibility, Balance, Freedom, Working From Home
What are some of the many benefits of freelancing? The list is long, and the reasons can vary depending on factors like lifestyle, finances, travel, a…
How to Pick a Highly Profitable Freelance Writing Niche
Choosing the perfect freelance writing niche is similar to choosing the perfect outfit for a first date. You have tons of choices, but without confide…
Fiverr Review 2019: Is Fiverr worth it?
Is Fiverr worth it in 2019? It does take a lot of effort to be successful on Fiverr, but our guide to making money on Fiverr will help!
The best online accounting software for small business and freelancers in 2020
Bookkeeping and financial reporting is not my favourite activity as a freelancer, but thankfully there is a range of fantastic online accounting softw…
Why every freelancer needs an email newsletter list (and how to start your own)
Email newsletter lists are a powerful way for any freelancer to market themselves. Start your own freelance email list with our beginner’s guide.
Shopify Review 2019: Why you should be using Shopify as a freelancer
Shopify has ranked high over the years as the most preferred marketing platform for both novices and experienced business freelancers. Read our Shopif…
Freelance Web Design Rates: How much should web designers charge in 2019?
Freelance web design rates are high (or they should be!) because they are is often create the most valuable asset of a company online and design the f…
Starting a freelance career as a web designer or developer
If the idea of working as a freelance web designer is appealing to you, that’s not surprising. Here are just a few benefits of starting…
Freelance confidence: are you good enough to freelance?
The key to freelance confidence is to identify a target market that requires those freelancing skills and for the freelancer to carefully time their t…
The most important business writing skills for freelancers to improve today
What do graphic designers, web developers, writers, management consultants, accountants, and others have in common? First, many of them lend their skills to others as…
What is IR35? Does IR35 apply to your freelance contract?
IR35 can seem scary at first. If you're working as a freelancer or a contractor through your own limited company you've probably heard people talking …
To freelance or not to freelance? Advantages and disadvantages of going self-employed
Freelancing can give you a huge range of benefits, which makes becoming a freelancer such an attractive option compared to being employed. Higher pay,…
How to set up a freelance business: Flat Rate VAT vs Regular VAT
If you’re going through the process of setting up a limited company for your freelance business, your accountant may well ask you to choose between the…
Freelance Expenses: What expenses can your claim as a self-employed freelancer?
Freelance expenses should be wholly and exclusively for the purposes of your freelance business. Find out what freelance expenses you can claim here.