Author: Kara Copple

Freelancing gives you many freedoms. You can work when and how you want for who you want, providing you’re earning enough to pay the bills.

The government recently revealed some new information about their controversial Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative and how it will affect the UK’s freelancers.

A new piece of research from Qdos Contractor has revealed that 47% of freelancers say a lack of security is the most challenging part of freelancing or contracting.

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Whether you’re freelancing full-time or are doing it on the side, managing finances are going to very much be a part of your life.

When I was born, my father had been a self-employed taxi-driver for some time.

Freelancing isn’t for everyone. For some people, the upsides are completely outweighed by the downsides: the uncertainty, the selling of their talents, the paperwork, the dreaded tax return

In an ideal world, clients will take a look at your work, love it and shower you with high rates. However, there’s going to be a time when you come across a client who you disagree with for whatever reason.

Managing your finances and managing your time are key parts of freelancing. Working solo means you’re short on time and freelancing income is not particularly stable at the best of times.

You’re probably familiar with the old saying, ‘The customer is always right.’