FreelanceUK News
Self-employed alerted to new NIC rates for 2018/19
Changes to how much freelancers will pay in Class 2 and Class 4 are imminent.
Apr 5, 2018 | Freelancing NewsMinisters fund creative sector deal with £150m
Creatives and officials sound less than unified about what their new partnership signifies.
Apr 4, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreatives back Brexit implementation period agreement
‘Much-needed certainty’ for creative firms embraced, thanks to a deal lasting until 2020.
Mar 28, 2018 | Freelancing NewsBritain’s creative digital exports come in at £21bn
Freelancers contributing to a space now behind 70% of all creative services exports.
Mar 16, 2018 | Freelancing NewsTwice as many self-employed mothers than in 2008
Ahead of today’s Spring Statement, officials are urged to support mums who freelance.
Mar 13, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative industries body backs May’s Brexit speech
‘Good but could do better on the detail, especially around the self-employed.’
Mar 5, 2018 | Freelancing NewsHow to Use the Internet to Build Freelance Professionalism
The internet has become integral to the way business is conducted, and freelance business is no different. In order to stay competitive, freelancers must use the internet to advertise, reach out to clients, and even to keep their own working environment running smoothly.
Feb 27, 2018 | Running Your Business‘First step’ to give freelancers shared parental leave taken
MP puts freelance parents at the heart of a bill to block-share maternity allowance.
Feb 23, 2018 | Freelancing NewsVow not to raise self-employed NICs divides business groups
‘Watershed moment’ or ‘wasted opportunity’? Freelancers’ supporters clash over a promise not to hike Class 4.
Feb 14, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCall to extend shared parental leave to freelancers
New parents who work for themselves need flexible childcare the most -- IPSE.
Feb 13, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative industry 'sidelined' in Brexit talks
A worrying 80% of firms say Britain’s creative status is heading for a bruising.
Feb 9, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers' Questions: Is doing the US client's work there or here less taxing?
Staying in the UK to supply a New York firtm is less exciting, but more viable.
Feb 9, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFewer self-employed declaring bankruptcy
A wave of personal insolvencies doesn’t appear to be engulfing freelancers.
Jan 29, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFancy a cuppa of creativity? Tea found to enrich ideas
Freelancers may need only half a cup to stir some innovation into their work.
Jan 19, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers' Questions: Can I claim petrol costs as a new Uber driver?
Moonlighting at night while setting up a business by day may be taxing. Jan 3, 2018 | Freelancing NewsWhich gigs will freelancers find most profitable?
Focus on long term contracts and charging more with experience.
Dec 13, 2017 | Freelancing NewsGet yourself on social media in 5 steps
As a freelancer, social media can help you reach new clients and it gives you a platform to display your work to them. Here is how to set up your social media profiles for your freelance business.
Dec 13, 2017 | MarketingHow to deal with stress as a freelancer
Follow these steps to minimise the stress that comes with being a freelancer.
Dec 12, 2017 | Freelancing NewsSelf-employment a career choice for over 3 in 4 freelancers
76% of freelancers have revealed they chose to go self-employed, and were not forced into this way of working. Dec 12, 2017 | Freelancing NewsHow to create your ideal freelance office space at home
If you are going to work from home then you need to consider the best way to design your work space.
Nov 29, 2017 | Freelancing NewsHow to manage your time as freelancer
As a freelancer you may have to deal with a heavy work load - here are some tips on how to manage your time effectively.
Nov 27, 2017 | Freelancing NewsAutumn Budget 2017 'disappointing' for freelance creatives
Little cheer for the chancellor, amid accusations he’s missed an opportunity.
Nov 22, 2017 | Freelancing News
