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A freelancer's guide to expenses
Expert guidance on the most common costs that self-employed people can offset, as well as the categories capital, business or private in which the expenditure of a freelancer falls within.
Jan 20, 2020 | Tax AdviceA UK freelancer’s overview of VAT
All you need to know about VAT if you’re self-employed, especially as Brexit looms.
Jan 19, 2020 | Money NewsFreelancing’s hardest part? That’s not as easy, say self-employed creatives
Unlike what freelancers love, what they fear and loathe tends to vary. But these five grate the most.
Jan 17, 2020 | Running Your BusinessCan I reimburse myself for business expenses I paid for personally?
‘Better to be a sole trader, if you want to claim for a subscription and an email account without HMRC issues.’
Jan 14, 2020 | Money InformationAn overview of Holiday pay for freelancers
Cases like Uber, Deliveroo and Pimlico are only the start of paid leave changing.
Jan 11, 2020 | Freelancing NewsTax deadline survival guide for freelancers who need to self-assess by January 31st
Beware HMRC’s ‘file any time you wish’ claim, as it only applies to the totally prepared.
Jan 9, 2020 | Money InformationFreelancing’s best part? The self-employed are unanimous
‘It’s all about autonomy, as freelancing’s many other perks, like flexibility, all flow from it.’
Jan 6, 2020 | Day-to-Day BusinessFreelance creatives tell MPs their 2020 concerns
Free and easy-to-use template lets the self-employed have their say to up to 140 MPs.
Jan 2, 2020 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers share their wishes for New Year 2020
The legislative plan for the year ahead appears to miss much of what the self-employed need.
Dec 19, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers’ advisers throw parties’ IR35 review pledges into doubt
The jostling for the freelance sector’s vote this Thursday has become unedifying.
Dec 9, 2019 | IR35 NewsFreelancer confidence collapses as economic fears take hold
It’s the economy (stupid), no longer Brexit or IR35, that’s behind the self-employed’s record pessimism.
Dec 5, 2019 | Freelancing NewsNo full-time Small Business Commissioner is the least of freelancers’ payment woes
The Tory manifesto is right to vow action against late payment, but wrong if it thinks the SBC is a panacea.
Dec 3, 2019 | MoneyGeneral election 2019: what self-employed freelancers are promised
The main three parties’ manifestos make many pledges. Are any aimed at you?
Nov 29, 2019 | Freelancing NewsHow to freelance as a non-UK citizen for an EU-based client?
Know your options in a world of tax, compliance, Brexit and IR35 reform.
Nov 26, 2019 | Freelancing NewsLabour and Lib Dem 2019 manifestos pick up on creative industries’ needs
An industry wish-list can have a few of its boxes ticked off thanks to ‘Real Change’ and ‘Jo’s Plan.’
Nov 21, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers’ Questions: What now a late paying client is finding fault with my work?
Debt recovery expert helps a freelancer suddenly told of quality issues while waiting to get paid.
Nov 18, 2019 | Money InformationHow freelance creatives can become ghosting-busters
Four fundamentals to help keep the frighteningly prevalent act of ghosting at bay.
Nov 15, 2019 | Freelancing NewsCreative skills marketplace hands freelancers fresh Brexit advice
Guidance on what prolonged uncertainty (including a general election) means for freelancers just got updated.
Nov 7, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelancing in 2020? Get ready to navigate Brexit and IR35 reform
You’ll likely want to be hands-on with next year’s mixed bag. But there’s no need to flinch.
Nov 4, 2019 | Freelancing News‘Ghosting’ keeps creative freelancers awake at night, not just on Halloween
Fast-paced, saturated nature of the creative industry blamed for a ‘leave in the lurch’ culture.
Nov 1, 2019 | Freelancing NewsShould I revive my company or keep sole trading as IR35 is changing?
‘Turnover doesn’t have a bearing on the best way to freelance; paperwork and fees might.’
Oct 28, 2019 | Tax AdviceWhy freelancers should consider a rented office
A dedicated business space might work wonders for your next project’s practicalities and profitability.
Oct 25, 2019 | Working from HomeFreelancers’ Questions: Now I’m registered self-employed, when do I self-assess?
Expert solves the tax troubles of a new freelancer hoping to avoid hefty penalties.
Oct 22, 2019 | Money InformationFreelancers' Questions: Any recourse if my authorship credit was removed?
Legal aid for a freelance writer stung by an unprofitable, stop-start series of irritating events.
Oct 17, 2019 | JournalismCreative industies ready 'no-deal' Brexit resources for freelancers
‘A lot of work remains to be done’ on a Brexit deal, but a study is set to show that a lot of work is being lost too.
Oct 14, 2019 | Freelancing NewsSo you want to stay self-employed? Better have a substitute
Even if your stand-in remains on the side-lines, your contractual right to them is what matters more.
Oct 10, 2019 | LegalFreelancers’ Questions: Can we move to France, and move to freelance?
Staff team asking for relocation tips instead get a tax alert over freelancing for their employer.
Oct 7, 2019 | Tax AdviceWhat editorial freelancers can take from the BBC presenters’ IR35 defeat
More famous faces have fallen foul of IR35. Does their loss hold lessons for you and your clients?
Oct 3, 2019 | IR35 / IR591Freelancing as a creative industries professional? Here’s what I’ve learned
Film & TV guru shares eight strategies to survive and then thrive as a self-employed creative.
Sep 30, 2019 | Day-to-Day BusinessCan a client who stopped me defecting go back on our one-month contract?
'Your contractual ports of call to avoid hot water, when things have already gone south.'
Sep 26, 2019 | Legal
