Author: Kara Copple

Many freelancers start off keeping their day job and freelancing in their spare time. It can be a good way of finding your feet and trying it out before taking the plunge and going freelance full-time. However, because of the casual nature of the work, some freelancers are in danger of ignoring the legal implications of working on the side. You might not think your side venture counts as a business but it does, and you have certain responsibilities as a result. Whether you’re planning on setting up a full blown business or are just thinking of an occasional casual…

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Amazon and Enterprise Nation have announced a new initiative to help small businesses thrive online and instore.

If you’re self-employed or run a small business, any time is a good time to get a tax accountant. But now is a great time.

Freelancers who often work from home are often urged to get out of the house and work elsewhere. A change of scenery can do a lot of good, is the usual argument. A popular alternative to home working is the café, but is it really that beneficial?

If you work freelance, there are some things which just seem to come up all the time. People make assumptions about what it is that you spend all day doing, not to mention all the things you are doing that you probably shouldn’t be.

Unsurprisingly, a recent report reveals that the gender pay gap doesn’t go away, even in the freelance sector.

Freelancing sounds enticing. Working for yourself; not having a boss to, well, boss you around; throwing over the 9-5 for the 8-4, 10-6 or whatever suits you; losing the commute; deciding how much you’re worth rather than having that dictated to you…

Freelancers are required to be very adaptable, self-motivated, and organised. It’s just the nature of the job. When you’re working for (and by) yourself a lot rests on your ability to stay motivated, and to be fluid about it.