Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Article archive on Small Business UK about becoming a freelancer and freelancing advice. Topics covered include how to start freelancing, getting paid, securing work, networking, contracts and related subjects.
News
UK freelancers are owed an average of £5431.03 in late payments, with 36 per cent borrowing from a payday loan firm to cover a shortfall.
News
Freelancers' contribution to the UK economy soared to £109 billion in 2015, according to research.
Advice
If you're looking to make a purchase on your first property and you're self-employed, how can you maximise your chances? Darren Fell looks into the matter.
News
The UK's freelancers and micro-businesses only get paid for two-thirds (69 per cent) of the work they should be paid for.
News
A study from self-employment support body IPSE shows freelancers' confidence is at its lowest level since the organisation began surveying.
News
Half of people in work will be operating in a freelance capacity by 2020, research predicts.
Sole trader
Jo Turnbull is a freelance SEO consultant, providing online marketing advice to small and medium-sized businesses. She talks about starting up on her own after being put out of a job.
Employing & managing staff
If I use a self-employed freelancer, but have paid them for regular hours each week for more than a year, are they entitled to holiday pay?
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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