Life as a freelancer can be immensely rewarding and very well-paid. But it can also be challenging, particularly if you’re just starting up. We have many guides that’ll help you make those important first steps as a freelancer: One area where most new freelancers struggle is in finding paying clients. Where can you find clients…
All businesses, big and small, should offer employee benefits beyond the salary. Good employee benefits are crucial if you want to attract and retain talented and passionate staff. They’ll also help increase morale and productivity, while improving relationships between staff and management. You can read our guide to the best employee benefits. But an employee…
It’s common for people to work multiple jobs. You could have a full-time job and a second job, perhaps working evenings or weekends. Or you could work multiple part-time jobs. Many also do some self-employed work alongside a second job. All of these working arrangements can cause some confusion about the amount of tax you…
If you’re self-employed, you work for yourself. If you’re an employee, you work for someone else. Simple? – well not that simple! HMRC has different tax rules for self-employed people and for employees. But the line between a self-employed person and an employee can often be very thin. The off-payroll working rules make sure that…
Professional indemnity insurance could save your business, and your reputation. You might be wondering whether you need professional indemnity insurance, or whether you can afford it. But perhaps a better question to ask yourself is – can you afford not to get professional indemnity insurance? Do I Need Professional Indemnity Insurance? If you’re a freelancer…
It’s every freelancer’s and contractor’s worst nightmare: You do the work, but the customer refuses to pay. It’s frustrating, but the good news is that the law is on your side. So let’s take a look at the steps you can take if a customer refuses to pay for work done. We’ll also look at…
This is an essential guide to starting a career in psychiatry. There are multiple paths into this profession, and this blog will cover possible routes for: For a more information about what a psychiatrist does, read our guide to the differences between psychiatrists and psychologists. How to Qualify as a Psychiatrist Assuming you’re right at…
If you’re reading this, the chances are that you have some questions about how to write an invoice. This is something that nearly all self-employed freelancers and contractors struggle with initially. But don’t worry: You’ll soon find that writing an invoice is simpler than you might think. In this post, we’ll outline the things you’re…
If you’re just starting out as a freelancer, then you may be thinking about managing your own taxes for the first time. In this post we’ll explain certain tax thresholds for freelancers, including the amount you can earn before paying tax. We’ll also discuss some other steps you’ll need to take if you’re starting a…
An unpaid or delayed invoice is something all freelancers and contractors have to deal with at some point. Some clients are just forgetful, or disorganised. But you’ll also encounter clients who, for one reason or another, simply refuse to pay an invoice. So when faced with a non-payment of an invoice, what are your options?…