Eight-week wait to be self-employed
Taxman says sorry for keeping new freelancers waiting for longer.
Sep 2, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelance round-up: This month in writing - August
Innovative job ads, life as a freelancer and a vault of secret words.
Sep 1, 2010 | Journalism News
Freelancers' Questions: How to find a digital partner?
Purpose-built networks are ready to connect creatives to a digital force.
Sep 1, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: How to claim old expenses?
Accounting tips for a freelancer with client receipts dating back to 2007.
Aug 31, 2010 | Freelancing News
Google gives results a single brand focus
Web giant shakes up SEO, prioritising multiple results from a single website.
Aug 27, 2010 | Marketing/PR news
Creatives urged to find a digital partner
Warning to creative types - tie-up with a digital business or get left behind.
Aug 26, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: Can I be let go with no pay?
Lawyer helps a freelancer facing a speedy exit without pay if he's 'unsuitable'.
Aug 25, 2010 | Freelancing News
Have your say on creative media's future
Skills body turns to creatives to help directly shape the industry.
Aug 24, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: What if I breach my contract?
Expert aid for freelancers intending to walk out of their contracts as they please.
Aug 23, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: Should contract spaces be filled in later?
Legal expert says freelancers shouldn't let agents fill in the blanks.
Aug 20, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: Any risk to freelancing for my ex-boss?
Tax tips for a soon-to-be ex-employee reluctant to register as self-employed.
Aug 19, 2010 | Freelancing News
Public cuts trigger creative staff exodus
Freelance creatives' supply of central government work has already dried up by 50%.
Aug 18, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: Can I take unpaid leave to freelance?
Expert aid for a would-be freelancer hoping to keep his employer in the dark.
Aug 17, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freeze on marketing spend saves £6.5m
Government hails big savings from canning ad campaigns, but warns of 'difficult consequences' ahead.
Aug 13, 2010 | Marketing/PR news
The freelancer with designs on fantasy
FreelanceUK speaks to the BBC's go-to designer for all things 'unimaginable.'
Aug 11, 2010 | Design news
Freelancers' Questions: Do I really need a contract?
Freelancers should tread carefully if they want to start work without paperwork.
Aug 10, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: Should I invest in PR?
Expert aid for an online business seeing public relations as a risk.
Aug 9, 2010 | Freelancing News
Government ad unit sheds 280 jobs
A leaner COI means 40% of its communications staff face redundancy.
Aug 6, 2010 | Marketing/PR news
Freelancers' Questions: Is my contract in the bag?
There's a world of difference between a contract and a contract offer.
Aug 5, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelance Round Up - This Month in Writing
Travelling free courtesy of Twitter, student media and kissing like a gerbil.
Aug 4, 2010 | Journalism News
Freelancers’ Questions: Do sole traders need a business account?
Expert help for a salaried part-timer with a freelance sideline.
Aug 3, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers’ Questions: How to best buy photo kit?
Tax tips for a new freelancer eyeing camera equipment.
Aug 2, 2010 | Photography News
Freelance Round Up - This Month in Photography
Cathy's last round-up, on exhibitions colour management & new gear reviews.
Jul 29, 2010 | Photography News
Freelance Round Up - This Month in Design - July
The Anti-Design festival and how to be truly happy as a freelance designer.
Jul 28, 2010 | Design news
Government sets IR35 review terms
Tax simplification unit told to come up with alternatives to IR35.
Jul 26, 2010 | IR35 News
Freelancers' photo directory goes live
A new listing service hopes to help photographers in 'today's difficult market.'
Jul 23, 2010 | Photography News
IR35 review won't report until 2011
Tax simplification chief will reveal IR35's successor in time for the next Budget.
Jul 22, 2010 | IR35 News
Freelancers invited to One Day on Earth
A time-sensitive project with a difference: getting everybody to film their life on 10/10/10.
Jul 21, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: Are 'other duties' inside IR35?
IR35 aid for a freelancer bound to 'other duties required by the client.'
Jul 20, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers left off BBC salary bill
Corporation's annual wage bill doesn't let on about £10million on freelancers.
Jul 19, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: Can agents take a fee for direct work?
Solicitor backs a clause permitting an agent to profit from a freelancer going direct.
Jul 16, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancer's interview checklist
15 ways to get the most out of your next interview or pitch for freelance work.
Jul 15, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: Do many short contracts preclude me from IR35?
Ex-tax inspector advises a freelancer anxious about his employment status.
Jul 14, 2010 | Freelancing News
Government suspends 'stop and search' powers
Civil liberties groups join photographers in cheering the demise of Section 44.
Jul 13, 2010 | Photography News
Freelancers' Questions: How much to set aside for tax?
Expert advice on how much cash freelancers need to reserve for the taxman.
Jul 12, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelance photographers see value in copyright
Higher earnings reward freelance photographers refusing to overturn IP.
Jul 9, 2010 | Photography News
No evidence of new stance on IR35
Government officials tell FreelanceUK that a review is the only course officially on the table for IR35.
Jul 8, 2010 | IR35 News
Freelance Alliance Spotlight - Stuart Slack
How Steampepper's creative thinking with a commercial mind offers its clients success on the back of excellent design.
Jul 7, 2010 | Design news
Freelancers' Questions: Is 'talking up' on my CV akin to lying?
CV expert Accendo says freelancers must resist telling untruths to get ahead.
Jul 6, 2010 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: Who's liable for stealing my cheque?
'Technically, the mere issuing of a cheque means the client has paid you - victim of crime or not.'
Jul 5, 2010 | Freelancing News
